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Mr. Pavan explained that the wording of eEasements is provided to the City Attorney’s Office, who then typically provides sStaff with copies of the eEasements to ensure that all applicable items are incorporated. Mr. Pavan then asked if the Commission’s concern was that they eEasement be written in lLayman’s tTerms so the buyers could understand exactly what it meant. Chair Blank explained that the process of buying a property involves so much paperwork that it would be possible for someone to miss the importance of the eEasement. He added that conversely, everyone pays attention to the dDeed itself, such that having dDeed rRestrictions written on the actual dDeed would assure that the restrictions were noticed by the potential buyer. He admitted that while eEasements are listed on the dDeed, the explanation of these easement is usually referenced on another document like the tTitle rReport, making it less certain that the buyer will be aware of the restrictions. He statedChair Blank mentioned that while he did not know the best way to make buyers aware of the restriction, he wanted to raise the question with the group. Mr. Pavan pointed out that eEasements for oOpen sSpace have been utilized in the past on the vineyard estate lots in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Area. He noted that wherever there are vineyards, they have listed those as agricultural eEasements that have to remain as vineyards for a specified length of time. He then noted that comparable eEasements have been used on private property. He added that staff routinely gets questioned about those eEasements, which shows that they are definitely being noticed. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Marty Inderbitzen, – representing applicants Dr. William and Lydia, Yee, . introduced the consultants and stated that Few comments on project. Address few questions addressed to staff. Consultants Brad Hirst, Darrell Alexander, Engeo, architect…design guidelines…green WSA. they have been pleased to work with City staff. He added that the analysis on the project has been thorough and that they are in agreement with staff with respect to the numerous conditions placed on the project. He noted that they have achieved all of their goals and objectives and asked the Planning Commission to support the project. With respect to Condition No. 83, Mr. Inderbitzen discussed the property’s features as well as the function and appropriateness of deed restrictions. He noted that the deed restriction is appropriate but not necessary to establish an easement. He added that there is no common area open space and that the lots are private. He requested that staff utilize a deed restriction rather than an easement. Mr. Inderbitzen then discussed Condition No. 48 regarding the installation of the water meters and asked the Commission to consider deleting or amending the requirement. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 13, 2008 Page 11 of 26