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Minutes Planning Commission August 26, 1987 GP-87-4, Spotorno Application of Alex Spotorno to amend the Land Use Element designation of the General Plan from Public Health and Safety to Low Density Residential for an approximately 160 acre site located generally in the area northeast of the intersection of Alisal Street and Happy valley Road. Mr. Swift presented the staff report and stated that additional letters received concerning this project have been attached to the previous report for review. There is one letter distributed this evening from the owners of the Lund Ranch who have no problems with the proposed General Plan change as requested by the applicant. Chairman Lindsey asked if there was an alternative between Low Density and Public Health and Safety. Mr. Swift stated that a new classification was created in 1986 "Rural Density Residential (1 unit/5 acres). That designation was applied to those areas shown in light yellow color on the General Plan land use map. The public hearing was opened. Martin Inderbitzen, 62 West Neal Street, represented Mr. Spotorno, the applicant. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that Mr. Spotorno has no intention of developing the land as he is not a land speculator. Mr. Spotorno and his family represent third and fourth generation in the valley. They have owned this property for 120 years. Formerly they also owned the Lund Ranch property. They intend to keep living in the Happy Valley area but want to protect the economics of the property. Mr. Inderbitzen reviewed the history of the general plan land use designation on the property of Public Health and Safety and Low Density Residential. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that this application has been continued for some time to allow them to meet with the neighbors to review their proposal. Mr. Inderbitzen reported that some of the neighbors had no objections to Rural Density Residential, and others objected to Low Density Residential. While notices had been mailed to all neighbors, they have not met with them all. Mr. Inderbitzen reported that the surrounding neighbors; i.e., Lunds, Mortensons and Churches support Rural Density Residential, the Rogues were unavailable. Mr. Inderbitzen distributed letters in support of their application. Commissioner Michelotti asked if there was any indication what percentage of the property would fall into the 670' elevation category. The applicant responded that there would be approximately 50 acres. Discussion then ensued regarding staff's recommendation, the 15 acre portion of the Spotorno property which has been designated Low Density Residential for many-many years and the effects of Low Density Residential vs Rural Density Residential on the 145 acre remaining portion. -• 2 -