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Mr. Pico asked if the property was beyond the 670 ft. elevation and whether Mr. Hirst <br />objected to the urban growth boundary line? <br /> <br /> Mr. Hirst indicated a substantial potion is above that elevation. The owners believe <br />there are two or three beautiful sites that are 25-30 feet above 670 feet that are secluded and not <br />visible from the valley floor. The owners don't choose to make an issue of that; however they <br />do feel strongly that the General Plan designation not be changed. <br /> <br /> Martin Vitz, East Bay Regional Park District, 2950 Peralia Oak.~ Court, Oakland, urged <br />Council to support the Planning Commission recommendation to retain the Low Density <br />Residential designation up to the 600 foot elevation west of Foothill Road as to the "Garms <br />Ranch" property. The Park District is very interested in completing the Pleasanton Ridge <br />Regional Park, which is why it purchased this property. He also commented that the District <br />supported the Open Space and Wildland overlay concepts included in the General Plan. It is <br />unrealistic to assume the Park District can acquire all the lands necessary to preserve wildlife <br />corridors, scenic ridgelines, vistas, etc. It is important that cities look to ways we can all work <br />together to achieve that preservation. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr asked if the Park District ultimately develops the land which fronts on Foothill <br />Road, would it also construct the appropriate improvements to Foothill Road. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vitz indicated that if a developer comes to the District with a proposal to develop <br />some potion of it, the development would have to be consistent with the City's zoning <br />requirements. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked if the development plan that. had previously been approved had <br />expired. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vitz indicated the final map is no longer in effect and the property has reverted to <br />acreage. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked what kind of development is anticipated. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vitz indicated the District is recommending some kind of institutional development, <br />such as a church, daycare facility, or some combination that is compatible with the LDR <br />designation. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked for clarification on the issue. Is the Park District's concern the <br />difference between the Planning Commission's and General Plan Steering Committee's <br />recommendations with respect to the definition of Low Density? <br /> <br />05/28/96 <br /> -3- <br /> <br /> <br />