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Deborah Insel echoed Ms. Boggs' comments. She thanked the Spotorno family, Planning Commission, and City staff for their work on the path along Alisal Street for pedestrian protection. She added they will no longer have to walk in the road. She encouraged the Council to approve the plan. Steve Mix expressed support for the plan. He added there are concerns on the neighborhood's narrow streets about vehicular traffic, particularly the trucks and cars coming for construction. He requested the Council put the traffic mitigation plans and walking path along Alisal Street into the early part of the construction process. He encouraged the Council to get the community involved. Dave Muller expressed his support for the project and commended the work of the Planning Commission. He noted how difficult the work of the Council is balancing the City's charm against the need to grow, relating tales from working with the City to approve Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch. He stated the landowners and Planning Commission got it right in putting together a thoughtful development that will blend in nicely, add trails, and help with affordable housing through ADUs. Becky Dennis supports the project noted how it meets the City's CAP 2.0 ideals, stating it is forward- thinking and the future face of agriculture. She thanked the Spotorno family for bringing this project forward and congratulated them on their work. She stated it is fitting this development and the approval of CAP 2.0 are on the same agenda. Sean Treqear noted Alisal Street has been addressed but not either Happy Valley Road or Sycamore Road which both feed the community. He reported Happy Valley Road is narrow with no sidewalks and is getting beaten up by heavy traffic use. He cautioned about pedestrian and bicyclist dangers. He requested focus on enhancing the safety of Happy Valley Road and Sycamore Road. He expressed concerns about drainage into the creek running through his property and added it has caused erosion issues. He inquired about the timeline of the project. In response to Mayor Brown, Interim City Manager Brian Dolan confirmed much of Happy Valley is owned by Alameda County including much of Alisal Street. Traffic Engineer Tassano added the County did traffic calming for Happy Valley around 2018. He added the City worked with the County and paid for the Alisal Street traffic calming measures when the Callippe Preserve Golf Course was created. Jocelyn Combs stated this project has been a long time in the making. She expressed support for provisions about ADUs. the Low-Income Housing Fee, and compliance with CAP 2.0. She thanked all involved with the project and encouraged the Council to support the project. Mike Bailey inquired if the lots will be on the City's well and sewer system, asked where water will be channeled out of the development, requested more information on common lot usage, asked how an HOA would work concerning SB 9, asked if the bio-retention area will look the same as it does now, and asked about the viability of a three-way stop sign where Spotorno Ranch Road meets Alisal Street. Director Clark confirmed the development will be connected to the City's water and sewer system, the water channeling has no net increase in runoff due to improved storm drainage, the bio-retention area will see added landscaping and engineering of the basin, and the HOA could choose to limit additional subdivision under SB 9. She added the third parcel is the open space. In response to Councilmember Testa, Director Clark clarified ADU laws and SB 9 are separate laws but related. She clarified if an HOA restricts SB 9 splits it can limit the total number of ADUs within the development to one per property. A second ADU would have to be an accessory to a primary structure. A Junior ADU is a separate question because it is the interior space of a home and not a new structure. Erin Sorgel stated she is not excited about the development expressing concerns for her young children about the traffic increases to come near her home on Sycamore Road. She stated the development City Council Minutes Page 8 of 16 February 15. 2022