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--~ Mr. Fairfield, the engineer for this development, spoke first and ea id that there was very little else he could add to what Mr. Castro had stated in introducing this development to the Commissioners. He said that the zero lot line homes have only one side up against the wall separating the homes, and this ie the only aide of the home on the zero lot line, but that the net effect to the boyar is a very usable home as would be obtained from a standard B-1 subdivision. The minimum lot size will be 62 ft. % 85 ft. Other lot sizes will be 65 ft. % 90 ft. - 70 ft. % 100 ft. - 70 ft. % 85 ft., depending on the shape of the property. Mr. Fairfield then eaplained the circulation pattern for thin development and could see no traffic problems. However, the single-family density is higher than specified at 6.6, including multiples, whereas the density in the B-1 is 4.77. Feels the coomercial is completely justified but will not ha building any commercial until the marketing study situation is completed. A Mr. Steve Siakind of B. A. ~y~ju~;a a Loa Angeles-based firm, the architect for this development, than spoke. He indicated that the homes were oriented to the park facilities to the west of the homes so that access to the school and park for the children would be clear. The homes and their three-aided enviro~ental concept was explained. The houses have a minimum 22 ft. setback, with a lot spread between 5,200 and 7,000 ft. A Mrs. Jean Gill of the Highland Oaks area inquired ae to the price range of the home. The answer was $28,500 to $29,000, with a range of possibly $6,000 or $7,000 above that. The recommendations from the Commissioners were that perhaps they could intersperse some extra large lots with the regular-sized ones, that the developer should provide storage space for boats and trailers because there is none provided in the plot plan for them. The Commissioners definitely do not approve of the commercial, but would consider the multiple which is proposed as the buffer between the single- family homes and the commercial on Weat Las Positas and #680. 11.HBFBBBALS FROM CITY CODNCIL a. To rezone from an A (Agricultural) District to a C-N (Commercial Neighborhood) Diatrlct, P (Public and Institutional) District and an 0 (Office) District, that property known as Lot #1039, Tract #2963, or more commonly knows as the southwest corner of Hopyard Hoad and Lae Poeitas Boulevard containing approximately 5.2 scree. Chairman Plato opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Castro read the report from the Planning Department which was submitted to City Council. He argued the feasibility of the C-N in that area. There was considerable discussion on the Church site facilities. Mr. Craig was present and defended his position. Chairman Plato mentioned that when this property was first discussed with Volk- McLain, one of the big items was that he wanted to locate all the Charch sites on the one site. Then theq proposed institutional uses, i.e., boy scout organisations, convention-type facilities, etc., He feels that they have co®itted themselves to the General Plan. Chairman Plato further indicated that in his opinion, the establishment of all comercial offices are being preplanned and will be located in the downtown area, and for these reasons he feels that the further dispersion of office facilities in outlying areas should not be supported if we are to realize the creation of office facilities in the Central Business District area. Another commercial is in the Willow West properties. At thls rate, there will soon be too much C-N ae this seems to be the trend. Also, there may be a conflict with the recommendation of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to State Legislature regarding land use controls for #580 and #680, as well ae inclusion of these two highways in the State Master Plan for Scenic Highways. - 6 -