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There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Michelotti asked Mr. Swift about the history of the pathway. Mr. Swift responded that there was a neighborhood process when the North Sycamore Specific Plan was being developed. At that time there was a clear understanding that all the properties to the noah did not want existing streets to be used as through streets. So all the streets, including San Carlos Way, were closed. However, all three were shown as having a pedestrian access connection. Ms. Michelotti asked if that decision could be put off. Mr. Swift said the Greenbriar project was building adjacent to one of these pedestrian connections and the street went very near the existing street, so there was a very short pedestrian connection and an emergency vehicle access. There is also a plan for a similar pedestrian access and EVA for the New Cities project. The pedestrian connection discussed in the Bozorgzad application is a pedestrian connection only. The Specific Plan states that the portions of infrastructure not related to the main east/west collector and storm drainage, etc. would be built only as individual properties develop. That could be interpreted in different ways. For instance, one could say if the Bach property does not develop, then path does not need to be installed. However, since the Bozorgzad property is developing, he should be required to install his portion of the path. Council has latitude to require the path now, or to postpone the second half until later. Ms. Dennis asked if Council were willing to consider a peer review of the house plans along with citizen input and then have Planning Commission review only if there were unresolved issues. She felt it would be helpful for the citizens to have a professional advocate as opposed to Planning Commissioners that might not have the same training. She felt this could prevent issues coming forward that might require a lot of staff time. The residents could have assurance that their goals for design and conformance to the design guidelines would be achieved. Ms. Michelotti asked when that would happen. She believed there would be a Zoning Administrator workshop prior to the final determination. Any action would be appealable to the Planning Commission if necessary. Ms. Ayala asked if that would move the process a little faster. Ms. Michelotti asked when peer review for a house design happens. Mr. Swift replied that peer review happens prior to any hearing on a particular plan. Staff can create whatever process Council would like. Ms. Ayala asked if this would be cumbersome. 13 09/20/99 Pleasanton City Council Minutes