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94 <br /> 12. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER <br /> Item 12a <br /> Report Regarding Diamond Estates Development in the County, Tract <br /> 6130. a 20 -Unit. single- Familv Residential Protect on a 9.97 Acre <br /> Parcel Located Along the West Side of Foothill Road and South of <br /> its Intersection with Castlewood Drive <br /> Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 90:435) regarding the <br /> matter. <br /> Ms. Barbara McClure, a resident of 75 Castlewood Drive since <br /> 1956, stated that this proposal was a tract development and not in <br /> keeping with the area. She added that since the property would <br /> eventually be developed, she would prefer that it be a lower <br /> density project with custom homes built on individual lots. <br /> Mr. John Connolly, 9 Greens Lane in Castlewood Country Club, <br /> a member of the Country Club for 30 years and a resident of the <br /> area for 16 years, stated that the club members focused on the <br /> $4 Million it would get which could be used for improvements and <br /> did not realize that Mediterranean -style tract homes would be built <br /> on the site. He indicated that the project would not conform to <br /> the hillside along Foothill Road and the Castlewood area and that <br /> the development should be sold as custom lots. <br /> Mr. Jack Parelli, 539 Bunker Lane, stated that he built his <br /> custom house 12 years ago and that the tract homes are not <br /> appropriate for the area. He expressed concern about the safety of <br /> having homes by a blind intersection where there have been numerous <br /> accidents in the past. <br /> Mr. Mert Van Dreser, a resident of 40 Castledown Road for <br /> 23 years and President of Castlewood Property Owners Association, <br /> stated that the residents of the area have sent about 200 letters <br /> to the County opposing the project. He mentioned that the <br /> 9.97 acre sites represents no real open space and that the tract <br /> development is not appropriate for the area. <br /> Mr. Bruce Gomes, 47 Bunker Lane, inquired if the development <br /> meets all City codes and regulations and added that Council should <br /> oppose the project. <br /> Mr. Mercer said no. He explained that the project is not <br /> within Pleasanton's City limits and that Council will take action <br /> on the matter. <br /> - 12 - <br /> 11 -6 -90 <br />