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r- touch the habitat, and the plans from both Delco and Centex for this area are very good. He stated that he is concerned about what is being done to the environment in the hills. He noted he was originally concerned that the Specific Plan allowed too many houses in the hills, but he was told that they were needed to support to the infrastructure costs. He questioned whether the estimates for land in the financing plan were too low. He stated that he feels the infrastructure can be financed with less homes. He suggested that the Planning Commission look into the option of reducing the number of homes on the hill area. He stated that he would like to see a visual from his property and a visual from Shadow Cliff Park or Stanley Boulevard. He also expressed concern about the grading and tree removal, noting that some trees may be saved if the number of homes is reduced. Mr. Brozosky questioned where the access to the additional lot on the east side of his property would be. He advised that he does not feel this plan addresses the goals of the Specific Plan related to maintaining the visual look of the property and low impacts on environment. He voiced concerns about the materials that will be used, noting that this is a high fire danger area. He also voiced concerns about the potential impacts of the noise from the quarry, noting that this should be considered with the layout of the homes. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED .-- Commissioner Arkin advised that he has major problems with this PUD. He stated that he would vote no on the project as it is presented. He further stated that he does not believe that the Council wanted a project that looks like this when it approved the Specific Plan. He suggested that the financing plan be reviewed to determine if the number of homes can be reduced, and if 189 homes are still needed, these homes should be relocated to the other Centex property. Commissioner Maas stated that she would be in favor of the step-pad grading if staff feels this is the only way to do the grading. Discussion ensued regarding grading and lotting options. Chairperson Sullivan noted that he is not at all happy with the grading aspect of the plan. He stated that this plan offers the choice of visible houses or visible grading, and that does not meet the intent of the Specific Plan and what the Planning Commission has tried to accomplish over the last several years. He concurred that the finance plan needs to be reevaluated. He advised that he does not necessarily support relocating the homes to the vineyard area, but he can't support the plan for these homes from a grading, visibility, or tree removal standpoint. Chairperson Sullivan expressed concern about the noise from the quarry and suggested that a noise study be done. As an aside point, he noted that there is already an Apperson Ridge in the Sunol area. Commissioner Maas noted she was concerned about the maintenance of the rural flavor of the area and the visibility issues for both PUD's. She stated that she feels PUD-6 is a lot closer with addressing these issues, but that is not the case with PUD-5. Mr. Swift commented on the financing plan and advised that in order to move lots from this PUD to PUD-6 would require a modification to the Specific Plan. Commissioner Maas suggested that the applicant review the PUD plan for the /""""" McGuireINevis/Gooch properties. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 10,2001 Page 14