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Discussion ensued regarding the appropriate manner in which to establish the easement. Ms. ,.-- Lutz noted that the Land Trust is very much into stewardship and monitoring of the land for which they hold easements. Commissioner Roberts commented that the difficulty lies with small areas and buffer zones. Amand N. Kasimatis, Consulting Viticulturalist for Mr. Hahner, advised that Mr. Hahner has asked him to develop a vineyard plan. In response to a question from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Kasimatis advised that he would continue as a consultant to the project to see that the vineyard is developed according to the plan. He advised that he would be involved in arranging for soil samples to be taken and contacting nurseries. He also advised that he would be on site to observe the soil and take samples. Mr. Kasimatis noted that the property is feasible for developing grapes. He stated that he has a good rapport with the nurseries. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he was hoping to see something more specific in the integrated pest management plan about what chemicals will not be used and the alternative measures that will be implemented. He noted that there is information on the V.C. Davis web site regarding a statewide-integrated pest management project. He advised that he was looking for something like this with more specifics. Mr. Kasimatis stated that part of the reason for using general terms is that they do not know exactly what types of pests will be involved. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Kasimatis stated that it would be possible to operate this as a certified organic vineyard, but it would be Mr. Hahner's option. Chairperson Sullivan noted that the certification process is quite lengthy, but it could be done in practice. r The Commission recessed for a break at 8:55 p.m. Chairperson Sullivan reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Linda Chavez, representing the East Bay Regional Park District, stated that she is attending this evening to clarify the issue of the letter from the Park District requesting a single-level home on Lot 33 on the Costas property. She noted that she and the park supervisor viewed the property, and presently the existing two-story home on the property is barely visible. She stated that the District feels a two-story home would be O.K. as long as the new house is located behind the trees that screen the existing house, and that the new house is no higher and no more visible than the existing home. Commissioner Roberts commented that the existing house is an A-frame house. Chavez further stated that they want the trees to be preserved. Ms. Chavez stated that the Park District is concerned about "monster" houses detracting from the open space. She stated that conditionally they are OK with a two-story house on Lot 33, providing that the design, colors, and materials are correct. She suggested that the Park District be given the opportunity to review the house design. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Dan Costas, 2503 Vineyard Avenue, stated that he wants to be sure that there is no confusion, noting that there are six lots allocated to the Costas property. He advised that the new house on r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 14,2001 Page 5