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37 declaratory relief so that he could proceed with the construction of the house. He clarified that the Council's action is altogether a separate matter from the action of the Homeowners' Association. Mr. Brandes asked Mr. McDonnell if information on the screening of the house was made available to the Homeowners' Association and if any member of the Association attended the hearings at the Design Review Board meeting. Mr. McDonnell replied that the Association was shown a copy of the computer-generated photograph and that all other information it had came from the Staff Reports. He added that he did not attend the Design Review Board hearings and was not aware if any of the members did; however, he had read all public records on the matter. Mr. Jim Herd, 9904 Longview Lane and ten year resident of Pleasanton, stated that he has studied the project quite extensively, although he has not received the complete materials on the project that he had requested from the owners. He indicated that the five-level structure is too massive, with the complete front elevation facing the valley being about 200 feet long and 56 feet tall. He mentioned that although the plan indicates that the house would have four bedrooms, it would actually have nine bedrooms and twelve bathrooms. He pointed out that the lot is too exposed for the building and that landscaping will not achieve the screening of the property. He added that he was personally concerned about some issues regarding the species of trees, road access, and the elevation of his property in relation to the Dave property as well as an easement on the Dave property for his property. Mr. Harold Ceizler, 9911 Longview Lane, member of the Longview Homeowners' Association, stated that the applicant should be subject to the same CC&Rs as the rest of the neighbors. He added that the house would have a frontal view of about 15,000 square feet which would be more visible from the valley than any other house on the hill. Ms. DeeDee Ranahan, 9988 Longview Lane, member of the Longview Homeowners' Association, stated that she is one of the seven residents in the Association, which also includes two unoccupied lots, and one house under construction. She concurred with the statements of the other Association members that had spoken earlier. Mr. Etnire indicated that the house complies with all the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the City, including the special regulations applying to hillside homes. He stated that the Planning Department has a set of the complete plans for the house, which is available to the public. He added that the conclusion 10-2 -90 - 9 -