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Commissioner Horan commented that he was confused as to why e applicant would include bike lanes on either side of the road which would only go several hundred yards with nothing to connect to, Chris Miller, 663 Romeo Ct. stated that he was a member of the teering committee for Rosepointe. He felt that much was accomplished in the long run n going from 96 units to 29 units. He noted they were working with a very sensitive area. He indicated that the applicant has worked very well with them and encouraged the P ning Commission approve the project. Diane Sass, 462 Hamilton Way, was also a member of the steerin committee and expressed support for the project; she thanked the Planning Department staf Ioe Callahan, and Brad Hirst for working so hard with them over the last three months. he noted that the project has generated many concerns, but at this point the committee felt t was a good project and should be approved. Gary Taylor, 6709 Arlington Drive, stated his home is uniquely i pacted by the project. He referred to Condition 5.F.l on Page 4 of 19 which reads "The ap licant shall explore alternatives to lower the pad grade of this lot 5 to 8 feet". He wi ed to delete the words "explore alternatives to". In regard to landscape and vegetation, would like for trees to be planted as part of the revegetation plan before a home is built Pad 3; he would like this in writing, as it greatly affects his privacy. He agreed with the pr vious speakers that the plan has come a long way. Commissioner Horan asked Mr. Taylor if he wants vegetation pi ted on his property. Mr. Taylor did not wish the trees to be planted on his property becaus his deck and pool go right to the end of his yard and there is no room. Commissioner oran expressed concern that any tree that would grow fast enough to do any good might b a "garbage" tree, like an Eucalyptus; Mr. Taylor thought some type of pine tree, such as a edwood would be all right. Mr. Swift wished to address a comment regarding a slope bank on Lot 3 and possibly a little bit of Lot 2; staff is recommending that those be placed in a sep te lot, landscaped, and become part of a landscape lighting district, which would then be aintained by the City. He indicated this is included in the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Hirst returned to the podium, noting that the guidelines for th landscaping appear to have changed as rapidly as the plan itself. He further noted anum er of things can be handled in the CC&R's which have not yet been written. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Horan asked Mr. Swift for clarification as to why fi e-foot bike lanes are included that go nowhere. Mr. Swift replied that it is hard to kno what will happen on the Pleasanton/Sunol Road; it has created difficulties in the past where sidewalks have not been included in the initial project and then have been put in later. Also in this case, there are Minutes Planning Commission May 27, 1992 Page 8