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,- Ms. Watts presented the staff report recommending approval of Tract 6400 subject to the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Hovingh expressed concern about the long term development in that area, in particular on the Gandolfo property. He asked what the access would be to that property should it ever be developed. Mr. Higdon responded that the Gandolfo property has less than six lots. It is anticipated they would be served off of a 20-28 ft. private street which is being allowed for. Chairman Mahern discussed the water tank with Ms. Watts and Mr. Higdon. In response to her question, Mr. Higdon agreed that if the developer could not negotiate with the property owner where the water tank must be located, that the right of eminent domain would prevail. Ms. Watts added that the route for the water tank, and whether it would be above or below ground, would be decided at the tentative map stage. Chairman Mahern asked staff what the rationale was in allowing houses over the 670 ft. elevation on this project. Mr. Swift said as he recalled that occurred at the time the General Plan was adopted about five ye,ars ago. The issue came up in regard to the Presley and Panganiban properties. He explained that these ridges are considered to be different than the Pleasanton ridge and are more like foothills to the main ridge. Therefore, the 670 ft. elevation may not be applicable in this r- particular area, and Council exempted the Presley and Panganiban properties from this restriction. Further discussion ensued in regard to elevation of pads and visibility of the homes from Highway 680. Ms. Watts indicated they would not break the viewshed, but could be visible from a great distance. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Dick Striegel, 1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, represented the application. He stated he is the Director of Planning for Presley Homes and has been working very hard on this project. He thanked staff for the large amount of time they have put on this application and stated he felt the report is very complete. He briefly discussed grading issues and indicated that a balance could be achieved without any off-haul being done. He has reviewed the staff report carefully and had some minor concerns with several of the conditions: Condition 12 - This is in reference to the Dublin Canyon Road improvements. The PUD condition expressed that Presley would contribute or reimburse another developer for any improvements done on their project. That has now been changed so that Presley would construct all the improvements and then get reimbursement from the other developers. Information indicates that if the bonding MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1991 Page 3