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Mr. Babbitt noted that they are trying to be sensitive as they increase the lots to have large side yard setbacks, and rather than doing envelopes, they will lay out typical house plans to show that there will be openness along the golf course. He added that they are also proposing to replace the chain -link fence with wrought -iron fencing, with fully landscaped lots adjacent to the golf course. He stated that when the golf course was built, a deep well was installed on the Wentworth property for watering the golf course, and they are proposing to dedicate a parcel of land around the well and give the City the right to pump out of the lake system for emergency or earthquake purposes. He indicated that they are also proposing that each of the lots would achieve 200 green points, which would be significant as it would be 150 points beyond what is required by the City. He concluded that they are trying to make the development between this property and the golf course much more attractive for the City. Commissioner Narum asked Mr. Babbitt whether or not he sees an advantage in combining an HOA with Serenity Terrace. Mr. Babbitt replied that he did not see any real advantage as the road would be public, just as Sanctuary Road is public. He added that there is nothing in the property that would require an HOA to maintain, unless Serenity Terrace would help maintain the rock entry walls. In response to Commissioner Narum's inquiry if the same design guidelines as those of Serenity Terrace would apply, Mr. Babbitt replied that they were the same, except that this project would include an additional 200 green building points. Commissioner Fox noted that Mr. Schlies had discussed not having horses, ducks, and chickens by the golf course and asked Mr. Babbitt if he were aware that six chickens are allowed in anywhere in Pleasanton. Mr. Babbitt replied that the Happy Valley Specific Plan allows one horse per acre so there could be two horses on each of the parcels; additionally, they are also allowed other animals based upon certain acreages. He noted that the buyer of this type of parcel might be someone who would most likely not landscape an entire parcel, especially if it has horses and animals. He added that from his experience, building adjacent to land that has farm animals will result in flies and odors and that many people with acreage do not take care of their property and stockpile cars and other things. Commissioner Fox commented that three cars could also be placed on an empty lot. Mr. Babbitt noted that the design guidelines and the CC &R's would not allow such things. Commissioner Blank noted that staff report states that Lots 2 through 5 are less than one acre each and inquired what the acreage of each of the lots are. Mr. Babbitt replied that the acreages were noted on the site plan as 1.25, 0.76, 0.76, and 1.42. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 14, 2009 Page 6 of 14