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Mr. Schlies noted that the map fit within the four corners of-the PUD, and urged the approval of the map as recommended by staff He noted that the retaining walls were part of the approved PUD because they were a necessary element to build out the project. He noted that the well had been jointly used by the two properties for 26 years, and that it had never had a capacity problem- He was unsure where the need for acknowledged drought language enters into this scenario, and did not believe there was a necessary nexus between a drought and the performance of this well. Mr_ Schlies noted that the Chrismans would be on C=ity water, and would need the well less once the project has been completed- His clients believed they should be on an equal footing with the Brozoskys with respect to their animals and landscaping, and that the sizing of the system was not designed to f311 agricultural needs. .Tim I-Iapp, General Partner, Northstar Construction, 285 Rose Avenue, Suite 203, noted that they had taken the steps required by the City, but that they would not give Mr. Brozosky any land. In respon sc to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Swift replied that he did not know why Centex dropped out of the PLJ D. Mr_ Happ replied that Centex dropped out because of the high number of conditions on the project, and that the cost of the lots were approxitrtately $600,000 each; by noted that they were not worth $600,000 each. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr_ Schlies confirmed that the C=hrismans must use City water inside their house. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Schlies replied that the Chrismans were prepared to state that they would not raise an alfalfa crop or other commercial agricultural crops. He noted that they would like to water their lawn, and that they did not intend to keep all eleven acres green on a continual basis. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Swift noted that the original PUD condition never mentioned the word "drought," which was proposed by Mr_ Brozosky in his language- He believed that it niadc sense that the Planning C'c~nznzission should determine the manner in which the Chrisn~ans cease using the well, and that a drought condition in the Valley may result in lowered ground water volumes and available wafer in the we1L He noted that a drought condition triay lead to a problctri with. available water several months after the drought He noted that it is difficult to determine when a drought occurs in the well or this particular valley- He advised that there was no local agency that uses well water exclusively that could be tied to a drought condition and the performance of this well- In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin, Ms. Nerland noted that with respect to the timetable, Mr. Schlies and staff had a difference of opinion. The City believed that PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2003 Page 5