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r ,'-- r- Ken Czaja, 1141 Lund Ranch Road, stated he is on the steering committee of the Ventana Hills and Bonde neighborhood association. He advised that issues he has identified have generally been included and reflected in the plan. He noted that he understands the house on Lot 27 cannot be single story because of the size of the pad, but Lot 10 could have a single-story home, and this would protect the views from the homes in Bonde Ranch. He suggested that any home along the ridgeline should be single-story. He further suggested that if it is practical, hog wire be attached to the corral fence that abuts or faces the open space to make it more difficult for children to climb and enter into the creek area. Mr. Czaja voiced support for shrubs along the north side of "B" street and the east side of"B" court. He stated that he would also like additional shrubs along the gravel maintenance road. Mr. Czaja advised that it is his understanding that if the Lund property is developed there will be another EVA that would provide an access for foot traffic through Ventana Hills. He stated that he would recommend having only one sidewalk on the side of"B" Street where the homes are located. Mr. Swift provided clarification of the proposal for the installation of sidewalks for the project. Mr. Czaja stated that he would like the landscaping installed on the north side along the open space as early in the project as possible to give it a head start in terms of growth and the aesthetics it will provide. He further stated he does not want any construction access from Independence Drive, and that he wants to see some dust mitigation techniques put in place. Dean Bringhurst, 990 Sycamore Road, advised that he purchased his property four year ago. He stated that two of the lots on his property would get utilities from Greenbriar, and the utilities for the third lot would be from the New Cities Development. He advised that he is disturbed that the project has not gone forward and he feels it is time that it does. He further advised that he does not appreciate the delays that have taken place, for example this project being tied to the Happy Valley annexation. Mr. Bringhurst stated that part of his property was taken to provide access for the water line for the New Cities and Greenbriar developments. Margo Layton, (Mr. Bringhurst's daughter) 42425 Mission Blvd., advised that her family plans to move to 990 Sycamore Road in July. She stated that she feels that New Cities should be allowed to proceed without the annexation. Mr. Swift provided an overview of the process which resulted in the condition tying the New Cities development to the Happy Valley annexation. Ms. Layton noted that there is an existing home located at 990 Sycamore Road and the sewer and water for this home was suppose to be provided as part of the new development. Mr. Swift advised that this should happen with the development of the New Cities project and offered to meet with Ms. Layton to discuss this matter. Mitch Mehlman, 1153 Lund Ranch Road, asked that the gravel road be removed, stating that he feels the creek can be maintained without the road. He advised that he believes the road will invite foot traffic and allow children to walk down to the creek which is unsafe do to the steep slope banks. He stated that he supports early planting ofthe landscaping along the open space. He noted that he also wants the fence installed early to protect the privacy of the existing neighborhood. He advised that he strongly supports the condition regarding annexation. He stated that he feels the issue concerning disclosure is important. Mr. Mehlman commented on the traffic impacts that additional development in this area will have on Sunol Boulevard. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 10,2001 Page 4