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three-and-a-half yeazs; the nursery site may not be available for development for as long as eight yeazs. The property to the south is the most important to be applicant so he could provide an area for his children to build homes close to his own. He noted that with respect to the open space, Mr. Hatsushi presently uses the whole southern end of the property to graze a few head of cattle; that activity would cease once development on the property begins. He would like to keep the open space as part of his parcel. Mr. Hughes noted that approximately 25 families came to the two neighborhood meetings held and believed that most of them were satisfied with what they saw. He added that they displayed photo montages and elevations. He noted that the neighbor across the street had expressed concern about the height and whether it would interfere with his view. He spoke with that neighbor, and they agreed that the four lots at the southern end of the property would be single-story homes. He believed the community was generally pleased with their attempts to reach out to them and to listen to their concerns. He noted that Claza Lane is a fairly narrow street and that it currently ended abruptly; it overlooks their pazcels. He noted that would need to be filled in before a road could be built. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts regarding the fence, Mr. Hughes confirmed that the applicant would install a wrought iron fence to replace the current, unattractive fence. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts regarding whether the driveway to the right of the nursery could be used as an emergency vehicle access (EVA), ~~ Mr. Hughes replied that the City's grading-plan called for it to be removed. He added that it would run right through the property and did not believe that would be possible. He noted that as part of Phase I, all of that would be removed. He believed the most appropriate access for the construction vehicles would be on the EVA. John Peterson, 857 Montevino Drive, pointed out a small angled piece of the site, stating that he was under the impression that it was owned by the City and believed that it would be turned into a park. He noted that several neighbors had planted trees and that the City hired workers to spray the trees, which he noted were killing the trees. He expressed concern that the curve at the top of the hill created a dangerous situation for neighbors pulling out of their driveways. He suggested that the owners use their driveway rather than the public road. Chris Beratlis, 10 Beratlis Place, noted that he was an adjacent landowner and added that he was in favor of the project. He expressed concern about the neighborhood issues, which he believed were being addressed. He would like to see the lazge eucalyptus trees at the back of the property removed; they were contiguous to his property and added that the diseased trees occasionally shed branches onto his property. He requested that his fences be replaced; Mr. Hatsushi's cattle use his fences as a rubbing post and have destroyed his fences. (~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 11, 2006 Page 5 of 19