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Mayor Tarver asked if Item 6c, PUD-85-10-6M, City of Pleasanton (Hopyard Village Shopping Center) could also be continued to June 23. Ms. Ayala, Ms. Dennis, Ms. Michelotti indicated June 23 worked for them. Mr. Pico would not be available for a June 23 meeting. Ms. Dennis suggested hearing Items 6c, 6d, and 6e now; then continue with Item 6a. Ms. Michelotti supported this. Mayor Tarver did not want to interrupt the Happy Valley discussion. He had numerous comments regarding the Tri-Valley Transportation Fee. Council unanimously decided that Item 6c and Item 6e would be continued to a special Council meeting to be held on June 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. and Item 6d would be heard tonight. Joanne Zachariades, 2630 Sanderling Way, congratulated the City of Pleasanton for a great Heritage Days event. She found it ironic that a City which celebrates its heritage did not know or respect the true meaning of the word. She said the Spotorno family has been in the ranching business and contributed to the community for over 130 years. The family has been unable to vote on the numerous changes in the community because the property is outside the city limits. The family diligently attended all the meetings and expressed its concerns. The concerns went unheard as the two acre density per lot is to be implemented. It is ironic that of the 38 lots along Alisal Road, 28 are less than 2 acres and 23 of those are 1 acre or less. One of the goals of the General Plan is to maintain the density and character of the area. Furthermore despite this recommendation the City has granted itself a redesignation from Parks and Recreation with zero density to LDR with 34 homes on 1/2 acre parcels. Sandwiched between the existing one acre lots and the proposed 1/2 acre sites lies the Spotornos' 45 acre parcel that the City insists must remain at the two acre minimum, unless A1 Spotorno is willing to donate the remainder of the parcel to open space. Also the total acreage is incorrect as to the number of acres that fall below the 15% slope line. Several engineering reports have been submitted from two certified engineers correcting this number. The Spotornos are asking to be given the same rights as the property owners who share their fence line. The current General Plan allows 22 units to be built on 45 acres of land and the Happy Valley Specific Plan states 16 units on 2 acre lots. This may be increased to the original 22 lots if the family ranch is dedicated to open space. The Spotornos have offered to donate significant acreage to accommodate 2 miles of trails and donate land for a bypass road. The family has been in the ranching business for several years and understands the need for an agriculture parcel. It is very upsetting that the family has not been included in the preparation of the agriculture elements of the Specific Plan. She described her father's experience and education background. She asked why the Spotorno land was only allowed 2 acre lots when across the street the lots were 15,000 Pleasanton City Council 12 06/16/98 Minutes