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it was appropriate to double the density and then have an amenity pay for it. He asked Council to help make this project work for the neighbors. Christopher Schlies, 3972 Fernwood Way, felt the developer had done a fairly good job, except for the density. He asked Council to reconsider the density. The key issue he had is with the Castleridge property. He felt this property would be a good amenity. He asked Council to leave the door open that if this property were to come back on the market the City would purchase it as part of its park system. He felt if this project is approved the City was putting the cart before the horse. The City does not have a comprehensive policy or ordinance on amenities in exchange for higher density. Is it wise to create a precedent before a policy is created? He believed the City should wait until a policy is in place before approving the project. He would like to see in the project a neighborhood center with a pool where people can gather to relax. On another note, he asked if the Council would adopt a policy not to hold meetings on election night. MS. Michelotti understood there were negotiations on Castleridge currently. Mr. Schlies said there is a contract but the property might fall out of escrow. Ms. Michelotti asked what the proposed buyer is anticipating for the property? Mr. Schlies did not know. Ms. Michelotti asked what elevation the property was'? Mr. Schlies said there is approximately 35 acres below the 670 line. It is appraised for seven units, but the property has geologic and landslide proble~ns making if very difficult to develop. It is a piece of property that should be a park. Leland Anderson, 3815 Northwood Court, said he is able to see the orchard from his back yard. He said the fence would help with the privacy. He was concerned with the traffic going south on Muirwood. Eastwood Drive has the only stop sign between West Las Positas and Muirwood Park. He asked if there could be at least two more stop signs installed on Foothill Road. Mr. Summers said in regards to the house Mr. Strahl was talking about, the house sits with its face towards the cul--de-sac and the majority of the yard sits on the side of the house. The issue can be addressed by making the side yard setback a minimum of fifty feet. He said the Castleridge property has not been on the market and it is still not on the market. If the property were to go on the market the City could use the $1 million amenity fee to purchase the property. In regards to the visibility issue on Lot #37, the house will sit back 143 feet from the side yard property line. He indicated that 80 feet could be open space. This proposal allows the ridge to be seen. In regards to the sound wall, this issue was discussed among the neighbors Pleasanton City Council 15 11/03/98 Minutes