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Measure F to provide three parking spaces as a staging area access and that the applicant felt it more appropriate to work with the Park district to provide better access to the area. Mr. Rowe noted that the applicant has agreed that Lots 3, 4, and 6 would be split pad lots and the idea of small pad lots around the immediate building area. He noted the importance of there being a padded area for the applicant due to the utilization of post-tension slabs. He provided an overview of the visual analysis. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Rowe noted he would be flexible with the house plans. Chuck Lemoine, 4456 Foothill Road, expressed appreciation to staff for their work on this project. He noted that the comment in the staff report relating to the one-acre donation to the Park District is not quite accurate. He notes that no amenity is required on the first proposed development. Further, that his children desire to build homes on the back side of the lot and after construction of homes, a donation of 10-13 acres would be provided to the Park District. He spoke of the importance of the Park District connecting the trails system throughout the Tri-Valley area; however, the timing for donation of land for the first development is not quite right. Further, he commented on the Measure F requirements and noted requirements have been met with the $145,000 dedicated to the Park District. He noted he would be opposed to dedicating that one-acre property at this time; however, he would be in favor to establish an agreement with the Park District to avoid a lengthy time delay in getting trails connected. Further, that if development of land doesn't occur within a specified period of time, that land would be dedicated to the Park District. He commented on the visual analysis and noted that the development will have a very limited impact on views. Further, that the project is lower in height than the surrounding developments. Mr. Lemoine noted that this process has been conducted for approximately four years and he noted his desire for the process to be continued. Linda Chavez, 2950 Peralta Oak Court, East Bay Regional Park District, noted that most of the Park District's concerns have been resolved by working cooperatively with the City, the developers, and the Lemoines. Further, she noted that access was one of the largest concerns and that has been addressed through the $145,000 in funding for the access road. She commented on the trails that proceed up the ridge and noted that the Park District is close to closure on the other segments south of this property, and the dedication of the one-acre parcel has been requested. Further, that the trail connections are part of the master plan and dedication of the easement is necessary to complete the trail connection. She requested that the condition relating to the easement remain as part of the conditions. She commented that the modifications to Conditions 88 and 139 clear up the concerns that the Park District had. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts relating to timing the trail connection to a couple of years or a five-year period of time, Ms. Chavez stated that five years may be too long a period of time. She noted that trail connections should be completed in approximately one to two years. Ann Sorensen, 4432 Foothill Road, noted she was in support of the project being approved. However, she noted she was concerned about wording contained in the staff report relating to quit claim deeds and easements and location of new private road. She expressed concern with issues relating to the cattle gate. She noted she would not be in favor of quitclaiming the easement and that she planned on always using the private driveway. She further noted her support with the Lemoines children building homes on the property. She requested that there be street lighting near the hammer head. PLANNING COMMISSION M1NUTES Page 10 September 8, 1999