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,-- the volumes of information regarding the application, the general pub1ic fee1s they do not have this opportunity. She asked if it would be more beneficial to allow more time for the public to review the accumulated information. Mr. Swift said the Commission has the ability to take more public testimony and continue the case if they feel this is necessary. He said the staff report was available on Monday for anyone to pick up. However, the applicant is interested in trying to apply for Growth Management approval for 1992; he would not make the April 1, 1991 deadline if the case is continued tonight. Chairman Mahern asked if the N. Sycamore Road plan needs to be studied further. Mr. Swift said staff has studied the report, but it does not appear to be a sound plan. commissioner Hovingh asked staff about a 10' strip of property along Windmill Lane. Mr. Swift said that occasionally no one's deed will address a small strip of land; that is true in this particular case. The developer plans to quitclaim the deed to the adjacent residents. Commissioner Michelotti asked that the public record reflect that Charlotte severin questioned the validity of the petition that was circulated regarding support for the extension of Mirador Drive to Bernal Avenue. She felt that those who signed it did not have full knowledge of the facts, and she also questioned the legality of some of the people who signed the petition. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Woody Pereira, 43 Golf Road, represented the application. with him were Chris Truebridge, Jeff HOlmwood, Frank Berlogar, and Robert Willets. He said he has worked with the Bondes since 1987 on this particularly sensitive property. He noted Mrs. Bonde had realized at that time it was no longer feasible to keep the land in the Williamson Act because of the continuing development adjacent to it, along with the cut-through of their property by Bernal Avenue. He said he has worked with staff about 4 years on this project. He said he has encouraged suggestions from the neighbors and wishes to work with them. The design philosophy for the project is to retain as much open space as possible, along with clustering of homes. A number of site plans were put up for review, along with the revised plans. Mr. Pereira stated that staff's description covered the plan very well. He pointed out that over one-half of the property will be open space and well within the range of the General Plan. He said the EIR mitigation measures have been incorporated into the plan. He concluded that he concurs with staff's recommendations at this time. commissioner McGuirk asked Mr. Pereira if he is supporting Plan IIINUTBS PLIINJfING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1991 Page 5