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John Spotorno reported the Spotorno family has partnered with many prominent developers since the adoption of the HVSP in 1998 but were unable to get the requisite entitlements so this time they decided to apply for the entitlements themselves. He encouraged the Council to recognize all of the work that went into the proposal, support the staff's recommendations, and approve the item. Mr. Spotorno added specific floor plans for houses are not proposed in the application and individual building designs will be submitted to the City for approval and the larger lots allow for separation of homes. He added each lot will have direct access to trails and the rural countryside. He added this project two miles from downtown will add to the City's needed housing inventory in a manner consistent with the City's adopted plans and the development will help the City's affordable housing situation by mandating each lot must include an ADU in addition to paying the full in-lieu affordable housing fee exceeding $1 million. Mr. Spotorno detailed the benefits of the development and noted the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 20% is below the HVSP's limit. He added to the many highlights reported by staff by noting each home will have a net-zero energy goal. He stated the goal of the development is to create a neighborhood encouraging healthy living, sustainable lifestyles, and local outdoor activities. Mr. Spotorno added there will be an additional measure of traffic calming created by the creation of the intersections at either end of the proposed Spotorno Ranch Drive featuring stop signs. In response to Mayor Brown, Mr. Spotorno noted there is a list of sustainability guidelines and options for the development. He added solar hot water heaters may or may not be the latest and most sustainable technology noting the new more-efficient tankless instant water heaters. He added the family's belief is the houses should generate as much energy as they consume and there are numerous ways to meet this goal. In response to Mayor Brown, Associate Planner Soo clarified the width of Spotorno Ranch Drive allows for parking on one side but the proposal includes only on-site street parking. Mayor Brown suggested the HOA build a small parking lot in case of a large gathering at a home. In response to Mayor Brown, Associate Planner Soo confirmed building materials will be reviewed by staff with wildfire risks being a factor for consideration. Mr. Spotorno added the family hopes to continue having cattle graze the land behind the development, reducing the grass fire risk. He added there is also an intention of collecting the drainage water between the houses and the open space. He noted there will be a maintenance road along the fault line offering easier access to the backside of the property for emergency vehicles. He added the design guidelines include fire-resistant materials and required sprinklers. In response to Mayor Brown, Mr. Spotorno stated it is important to connect the environmental habitat with surrounding areas like Diamond Canyon and Callippe Preserve. Mr. Inderbitzen added the conservation easement will be put together after the approval of the project. He noted the Spotorno family has been great stewards of the land for 154 years and should be able to accomplish this well into the future. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. Robin Boggs stated her priority is the safety of her community as a resident of Sycamore Road. She stated speeding traffic is a daily concern of her community and urged the Council to consider the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. She requested the Council review videos she took of speeding vehicles on her street. She urged the Council to consider additional safety measures and raising the height of the speed bumps or posting additional stop signs. She commended the project but requested increased road safety. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 16 February 15. 2022