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Pam Hardy represented Ponderosa Homes. She commented on the planning process and the ,- development of the current proposal. She presented the site plan and provided an overview of the project components, including the access to the neighborhood components and trail access to the Iron Horse Trail. Pastor Mike Barris, 7478 Highland Oaks Drive, represented the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. Pastor Barris noted that many people will benefit from this project. He provided a presentation regarding the church demographics, activities, and facilities. He noted that a number of other organizations use the church facilities and the church is involved in numerous outreach efforts. He advised that they are trying to create a new facility that will allow them to continue their efforts. He thanked the Planning Commission for their consideration of this proposal. Lew Dominy, Dominy and Associates Architects, presented a site plan ofthe proposed church facility, noting the pedestrian access from other project components and the access to the Iron Horse Trail. He provided an overview of the proposed landscaping, outdoor elements, and parking lot capacity. Mr. Dominy referred to Condition #22 and clarified that the square footage that was provided in a previous document is the net square-footage and does not include hallways, storage, and mechanical areas, which is approximately 25% more in total square- footage. Mr. Dominy commented on the language in Condition #26 and #27 referring to the possibility to revoke the church's conditional use permit. He noted that the church wants to be a good neighbor and they do not anticipate any problems. He advised that the normal procedure would be to conduct a hearing to determine how to resolve a problem, should one arise. Chairperson Mass advised that this is standard wording and clarified that there would be an opportunity to resolve any problems through the public hearing process. -- In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Dominy noted that it would be possible to widen the pathway from the cul-de-sac to the Iron Horse Trail without losing any parking spaces. In response to a question from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Dominy noted that there is a right-turn only exit onto Busch Road that would facility the flow oftraffic after services. Ms. Hardy described the modifications to the proposal which were made as a result ofthe Planning Commission's work session. Discussion ensued regarding the lot mix in each of the neighborhoods. Ms. Hardy noted that Ponderosa would like the whole house fan and electric vehicle hook-up to be offered as options. She noted that with regard to staffs recommendation for refining the EVA's, Ponderosa agrees with staffs exhibits in concept, but would like to work with staff on this matter. She advised that for the Maple Leaf residences, Ponderosa will provide new rear yard eight-foot fences with lattice and would provide the extension of side yard fences, working with neighbors on a case-by-case basis. She further advised that Ponderosa will demolish the masonry wall on the south side of Maple Leaf, but the removal of existing rear yard fences would be the responsibility of individual property owners. Mark Rutherford, architect, presented the floor plans, architectural details, and design elements of the estate lots. r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 2002 Page 5