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224 facility which would be recognized as one of the top 25 golf courses in the country. He explained the process the Committee -- went through in identifying potential sites and stated that based on 21 criteria the Committee had set up, the Committee recommended the Koopman Ranch as the best possible site, which is accessible from 1-680 and from Pleasanton. The site's topography presents valleys and natural bowls as well as a natural amphitheater for spectators to sit and lends itself to a design which will feature elevation and lateral distance separations. He added that the turn-key concept is being considered for financing the construction. Mr. Moore indicated that a golf course architect from Texas commented that the Koopman property would clearly qualify as one of the top 25 golf courses on the nation. He handed Council a copy of the Committee's response to the issues presented in the Staff Report regarding the Koopman site, particularly its developability, accessibility, traffic and annexation. He added that if the Koopman site is annexed, four other properties would need to be annexed to avoid creating an island pocket; two of these properties are controlled by J. Patrick Land Company, and the owners of the other two properties are willing to annex. Mr. Mercer inquired how long the option for the Koopman property would be open and where the houses would be built. Mr. Moore replied that it would be good for several years. '- The golf course would be built in the valley portions, and the houses will be on the small sub-ridges. These houses will be physically separated from the fairways, both horizontally and vertically. Mr. Mercer inquired if dirt would be taken off from the hilltops and put in the valleys. Mr. Moore said yes. Ms. Mohr asked how many square feet of fill is envisioned to be moved. Mr. Moore replied that it would be difficult to say at this time because it is only in its preliminary stage. When everything is set, there will be a 30-50 feet differential between where the homes are to be located and the actual playing surface of the golf course. Mr. Brandes complimented the Committee for a thorough and complete job and stated that he was ready to proceed with whatever would be necessary to get the project moving. He added that some major decisions need to be made, like a Specific Plan, prezoning, annexation, the Williamson Act, growth management, and possibly a development agreement. He recommended that a subcommittee meet with City staff and other parties to get all the information necessary for the decisions to be made. - 12 - 5-1-90