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I I' . . . certain benefits be given them, and it is unclear whether the City will be able to pay for these benefits. He is concerned that the access roads may need to be put over the Spotorno property, greatly impacting their property. Mr. Manning requested an overlay of one unit per two acres be placed over the Park and Recreation designation in case the golf course project fails. Mr. Manning stated his opposition to the new minimum parcel size requirement of one unit per two acres. He feels these "ranchettes" do not work, being too large for homeowner upkeep and too small for agricultural use. He asked that there be a density transfer to one acre parcels under a PUD. Regarding the Urban Growth Boundary, Mr. Manning feels the line should not bisect the golf course property. Commissioner Dove inquired about access alternatives if the access road does not go through the Spotorno property. Mr. Manning advised that the City's plan is to use the Happy Valley Loop, which was designed to carry 3,000 cars. The current load is 1,200 cars and the golf course is projected to add another 500-600 cars, totalling two-thirds of the road's capacity. Jan Batcheller, 644 St. Mary Street. Addressed the General Plan on two points: (1) lowering the population cap and (2) the requirement of a 4/5's vote to amend the General Plan. Ms. Batcheller feels the Steering Committee made an arbitrary decision to limit the population cap. She stated the 1986 General Plan process worked from the bottom up to arrive at a population of 76,000; she feels the Steering Committee worked from the top down and arbitrarily picked properties where they could cut densities (i.e., Lemoine and Christensen properties). She does not believe the property owners were consulted. The speaker feels the General Plan Steering Committee decisions are arrogant and unjust; it is wrong for one group's ideas to stamp out another's visions and plans. She feels the General Plan is self-serving and divisive and wants a Plan that considers everyone's dreams. Regarding the 4/5's majority vote, she recommends requiring a democratic simple majority. The Council is elected and directly responsible to the public. The General Plan should be flexible and adaptable, not controlling. Roger Smith, 6344 Alisa1 Street, stated that the residents of Happy Valley moved there for the rural community character, and many would prefer no development, no golf course, no traffic, etc. During the General Plan Update, discussion of South Pleasanton was intense, however, compromise resulted in a golf course and 20 new homes. He feels the process was fair, and the Plan is a good compromise. Mr. Smith further commented that (1) it is preferable to have a golf course than any other kind of development in Happy Valley; (2) the two-acre lot size was to create a feathering of density, and this will impact the Spotomo property the most; (3) the Urban Growth Boundary is drawn using common sense -- including the golf course and only the developable areas and excluding Open Space and hiUsic1es. He feels the line makes good sense and was not arbitrarily drawn. Mr. Smith requested the Commission to accept the Draft General Plan as written. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 15, 1996 .