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. . . Al Spotomo, Sycamore Road, has concern about the proposed two-acre lot size in the Happy Valley area and the Urban Growth Boundary line. He advised that the neighbors are closer together now regarding the development of the golf course than they ever have been. The Spotomos are proposing that some of their 45-acre parcel could be put into the golf course project in line with other considerations. Mr. Spotomo stated their intent is not to eliminate any of the other property owners in the golf course project. Mr. Spotomo also commented that they have had three consultants advise them that the Happy Valley area is not suitable to create large estate-type housing. Mr. Spotomo asked staff to look at the feasibility of the two-acre minimum lot size. Staff advised that they could show the concept of the two-acre densities suggested by the Spotomos. Roger Smith, 6344 Alisal Street, stated he is the Vice President of the Alisal Improvement Club and agrees with Mr. Spotomo that the neighbors are making progress in their development plans. He would like to get some input from the rest of the community about the two-acre lot size. He feels the two-acre lots are an asset for this area because the people living here want to preserve the semi-rural character of this area. He thought the Steering Committee was wise in making this recommendation. Prank Berlogar, 2200 Vineyard Avenue, stated that at the March 3 Assembly meeting, he proposed the realignment of Vineyard Avenue. He was told the realignment would proceed when the City had the funding. Mr. Berlogar stated that for the last twenty years major street improvements were paid for by private money. He requested at the Assembly meeting that a specific implementation plan for the realignment of Vineyard be made part of the General Plan and, therefore, included in the Pinal EIR. If there is no development proposed, then the City will have to fund the realignment. With regard to the land north of Vineyard Avenue being zoned agriculture, Mr. Berlogar would like to see an analysis of the economic viability of agriculture on that land. If this is not viable, then it is not sound planning or a sound land use. The General Plan encourages infill development consistent with the surrounding uses to minimize urban sprawl. Mr. Berlogar feels the Vineyard Corridor satisfies the concept of infillland. He would like an explanation in the Pinal EIR why the Vineyard Corridor does not represent infill development. He concluded by saying that he believes his activist position in the City has led to the retribution of the Vineyard Corridor. Jeff Renholts, 7489 Aster Court, Page 89, discussion of noise standard of 60 dba but would also allow a 65 dba. He feels this is a significant change. Also, Mr. Renholts feels there should be another alternative in the EIR of the impact of lower housing numbers (1,900) for the San Francisco property. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planniog Commission Minutes March 13, 1996 Page 8