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Mr. Rasmussen presented the staff report recommending approval of the North Sycamore Specific Plan subject to the conditions of the staff report. He went to the map and pointed out the changes since the meeting of October 9. Commissioner Horan questioned Mr. Rasmussen as to the reason for the "camel back" hump in the road. Commissioner Michelotti explained that this design would take the least amount of houses. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Gary Van Wegan, President of the Alisal Improvement Club, noted that most of their points have been discussed with Mr. Rasmussen. In regard to Lot 13, he felt the owner has never expressed support for the plan and that it was not appropriate to push the road further to the east which would infringe on that property. He felt their rights are as important as the Greenes. He felt all the options had been explored at one time or another, and hoped the Planning Commission could act on the plan tonight. He responded to the map now being displayed. He felt that the road really could not be pushed further to the east, and it appeared the impact on the Greene and Benevides properties was pretty much minimized. Mr. Van Wegan said he had the following items to be resolved: (1) He felt the cul-de-sac could just as easily go to the north; the intersection of the creek and the collector could be moved east by the width of the cul-de-sac. (2) Rather than changing the entire density, he would rather make an exception for Lot 11 that has Low Density below the connector street. He felt it would be better to make an exception rather than wipe out the whole thing. (3) He expressed concern that the plan might not provide for the inclusion of animals; he would not want to have to go through a variance process. (4) He wanted clarification as to who would make the decision as to who could keep their private wells and under what circumstances. He would favor some kind of documentation on this matter. (5) He would want some kind of documentation as to whether it would be permissible to ride horses in the neighborhood. (6) He would want some kind of documentation as to the legalities of horse ownership and what happens if a horse dies, etc. (7) He noted that he would prefer that the Lavey property front on to Sycamore Road. (8) He would not favor a road that would allow for greater speed, but advocated the use of stop signs, if necessary. (9) He said he is not opposed to the Macari's request for a density change, but he would be opposed to a change to Medium Density. (10) He favored the 75 ft. setback as shown on the map; and would keep the area as rural in atmosphere as possible. On the east end of the connector, he would leave as much flexibility as possible. Phyliss Cooper, 6525 Alisal Street, stated she would like for the Specific Plan to note that "lots that do not have agriculture zoning cannot access Sycamore Road". This would make it clear how future development should take place. She stressed that the homeowners in the area want to be assured that agriculture and rural living will remain in Sycamore Valley. Minutes Planning Commission November 13, 1991 Page 8