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Planned site for future development. He indicated this is information that is given to potential buyers of the surrounding properties to make them aware of possible future development. (5) He said he has met with Leonard Hicks and his wife; in reference to Mr. Hicks' comment, he said the General Plan was the combined work of over 100 concerned citizens and did not think it was out of date or needed to be redone. (6) Mr. Pereira said the revised plan will affect only three Heritage oak trees, possible four. (7) He did not think a suggestion to put a road through to N. Sycamore would be feasible if protests are already being made about excessive grading. (8) In response to a concern expressed by Ms. Hollister about losing sunlight to her home, Mr. Pereira said development would not affect that matter. (9) He said construction traffic would probably be routed along Bernal Avenue and Independence Drive. He indicated it would not have to go through the residential areas. (10) They have plans to increase screening of the property by planting more trees. Mr. Pereira said the Bondes put the land under the Williamson Act in 1974 in order to maintain the open agricultural area. However, it is no longer feasible to try and operate a ranching operation due to the nearby residential areas. He said the Bondes have tried to run some cattle and calves on the property; however, it appears to be unprofitable because of dogs killing the calves, etc. At the present time the Bondes are limiting their stock to a few horses. He said the Bondes will be r- penalized 12.5% of the fair market value of the property when they take it prematurely out of the Williamson Act. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Pereira to address open space management. He replied this is one of the requirements of a PUD that a developer has an Open Space Management Plan. He said he has met with Park and Recreation staff on two alternatives and has discussed this with the Planning staff. He indicated this is something that the staff and applicant will write and present at the tentative map stage. Chairman Mahern discussed with Mr. Pereira the matter of the extension of Mirador Drive to eliminate a possible emergency route off of Abbie Court. Mr. Pereira indicated this was discussed with the Fire Marshall and staff, but they indicate it is not feasible. Mr. Swift said staff conditions do not specifically address this matter, but find the idea is not appropriate at this time. "- Lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission and Mr. Swift in regard to traffic circulation on "G" Court and "F" Street. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Berlogar to discuss the question of groundwater in Ventana Hills, and the comments of drought years versus non-drought years. Mr. Berlogar went to the map and showed how drains could be installed and concrete MINUTES PLANNING COMIIISSION MARCH 13, 1991 Page 14