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Alameda County Health Department in regards to septic tanks. If a septic tank fails then the general rule is the property owner used to hook up to the city sewer. All new development would be required to hook up to City water and sewer. Mayor Tarver was anxious to see this plan accomplished. He hoped there was something that everyone could agree upon. He supported the General Plan and the work of the Specific Plan and the compromises. The issue about compensation for open space and agricultural easements was an attempt to make a compromise. He said if the property owner wants more units to compensate for dedicating easements then the one unit per one and one-half acre could apply. If the property owner wants to retain ownership of the property, but not dedicating any easements, then the one unit per two acres would apply. Either trade or don't trade. The idea of someone trying to take someone else's property is not the case. The process to ensure that everyone, especially Mr. Spotorno, is not compromised has been quite exhausting. He was opposed to adding additional lots to finance the bypass road. He supported single story units, not two story units. He wanted to take care of the issue regarding the City standards for those that wanted to stay on wells for drinking water. If there are legal requirements that preclude them from continuing that practice, then allow them the option of hooking up to City system. He felt the urban growth boundary line should be adjusted appropriately and where it made sense. He said the Minnie Road could be deleted. He would look at the housing and barn being in a different location as long as their placement did not cause an impact. He wanted to look at numerous options for financing the water and sewer hook-ups, such as payment (plus interest) when property owners would subdivide or sell the property; a lump sum payment to get in; or a benefit district; or whatever makes it work. He encouraged people to hook up because the costs go up substantially every year. Ms. Michelotti wanted to know what the City would be getting for the density bonus and if it was a fair trade off for the property owners. She is interested in seeing what the houses would look like in the design review process before they are constructed. Ms. Ayala requested straw votes on the controversial issues. 1. Greater Happy Valley Area Housing Density. Ms. Dennis supported staff's recommendation. Mr. Pico supported the two acre density with an option that the property owners can choose to increase the density in exchange for open space easements. Mayor Tarver asked whether the Council supported the density bonus for open space? Ms. Michelotti supported the two acre density because it came out of the General Plan. She wanted to know how the restrictions would be created. Pleasanton City Council 21 06/16/98 Minutes