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~ Discussion ensued regarding the Specific Plan. Chairman Mahem said what she had envisioned for this area was of a rural nature or something like the lots in Alamo or in the Pleasanton Mohr/Martin area. Her desire was that the density be reduced; she did not like the initial density plan, and still does not like it. She would favor one acre lots, with a lot of open space, split rail/wire fences. With that in mind, she would not be supporting the Specific Plan; however, there were things she did like: she liked the fact they had tried to skirt the collector away from some of the property; she was pleased there was no plan to go through the Prost property and encouraged everybody to make sure nothing goes through that property. She was afraid that if they start approving 10,000 and 13,000 sq. ft. lots, they would be sending a message to the residents that this can be done. She concluded that she would also reverse the "bulb" cul-de-sac. Commissioner Michelotti would favor a minimum of 20,000 ft. lots, a rural atmosphere, rolled curbs and gutters, large setbacks, rail fences. She noted that there is an area of Lafayette where there are no sidewalks, but has rolled curbs; some have split rail fences in front. She would envision something like that for the area under discussion. She knew some of the property owners would not care for that, but that is what she felt would be good. She felt that lots one acre in size should be able to subdivide into two lots. Commissioner Hovingh suggested that the Specific Plan be clarified in regard to the interest rate for the right-of-way payment. It stated that the right-of-way be refunded along with interest of 9 % . He clarified with staff that this was 9 % per annum. Commissioner Hovingh would also favor a condition stating that a cap will be placed on existing private wells should the lot be subdivided. Mr. Rasmussen explained that the primary use would have to come from the City water system, but that the well water could be used for landscaping. Commissioner Hovingh also wished the document to reflect that if a lot is subdivided that the keeping of animals, other than household pets, be restricted. Commissioner Horan added that he felt the traffic should be slowed down on Independence Drive and on Sycamore Road. Commissioner McGuirk added that he felt stop signs would help to slow people down; he favored a minimum of 20,000 sq. ft. density, 30,000 would be better; he stressed that he would like to see a variation, not all 20,000 sq. ft. or not all 30,000 sq. ft. He defmitely wanted a rural look. Commissioner Wright stressed he would want to stay away from the creek area and does not favor roadways or anything going over it. He would take the road further to the north. He felt a lot size of 15,000 sq. ft. was appropriate for the area. Minutes Planning Commission November 13, 1991 Page 13