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Discussion ensued relating to approval of the PUD, the amenities that the development will be supplying, location of trails, issues relating to growth management, the number of heritage trees to be removed, why there was no visual analysis prepared for property, why noise impacts were considered insignificant in the Negative Declaration, applying a condition for no wood burning fireplaces, and fencing issues. Commissioner Arkin noted that he would be in favor of a disclosure for new homebuyers of the proximity of development to the Livermore Airport, rounded curbs being utilized in the development, and Category 5 wire being utilized in homes. Mr. Plucker noted that a condition will be included for disclosure to homebuyers of the proximity of the development to the airport. Phil Rowe, the representative for Delco Builders, addressed the Commission and noted that Mr. Costas desired to be present at the Commission meeting; however, was unable to attend due to his being out of the country on business. He noted that the applicant would be retaining Lot 2 for his own residence and that the applicant has agreed to the development being limited to six lots. Further, that the single-story residence height be increased to 23 feet. He noted that the project is an extension of the properties across the street, and that the same house plans are being utilized. Further, based on growth management on a first-come first-serve basis, the developer would be able to target construction of these 20 homes at the same time if there is market demand. He noted that the house plans have been changed and that a single-story residence with a porch has been added. Further, that the house plans will be available for the Commission's review the first part of next week. Discussion ensued relating to the amount of amenity the developer is contributing to the project, the proposed construction hours for the rest of the development, the cost of the school fee, and issues relating to mining activities at RMC Lonestar. Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard Avenue, expressed concern with the coordination of the financing plan and changes to the infrastructure and alignment to Vineyard Road. He requested that no building be permitted prior to the alignment to Vineyard Road to ensure that all of the roads match up. He further requested that the project be timed so that infrastmcture is completed first so the street is torn up all at one time. He requested that the owner of heritage trees be notified of removal and that owners should be notified of how trees should be maintained. Further, he requested that the native oaks be preserved even though they may not be designated as heritage trees and that there be no Saturday construction. He commented on the school overcrowding issues and requested that no houses in the new development be occupied until the school is completed. He expressed concurrence with Catetgory-5 wire and fiber optics being utilized in the development. He inquired as to the location of the noise sensors to measure traffic and he noted that disclosure statements should be made to homebuyers relating to a yearly speed- boating event at Shadow Cliffs. Commissioner Maas moved that this item be continued to allow for the applicant to address the concems of the Commission. Chairperson Roberts seconded the motion. Chairperson Roberts requested that another noise study be conducted. PLANNING COMMISSION M1NUTES Page 11 November 10, 1999