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453 Ms. Janet Linfoot, 6300 Alisal, stated Mr. Spotorno's right have to be observed. She felt the problem is bas,ically the density. She asked if densi- ty could not be done later; stating that when he is ready to build then every- one can come back and discuss it. She stated her main concern is the flooding problems. She felt the environment assessment did not adequately address this issue. Mr. Inderbitzen rebutted by stating Mr. Spotorno is not a developer. He did not feel the opponents were far apart from what Mr. Spotorno is requesting which is consistent with rural. He stated he cannot predict what public im- provements will be put in. He advised the General Plan could not be changed later; he urged support of the application. He stated the density would be one unit per five acres or less, identical to what the majority of people here tonight have. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. Mayor Mercer stated that the Happy Valley residents and the City have spent many hours working out a reasonable approach to preserving the rural atmosphere in this area. The Council went on record upholding the residents desire to remain unincorporated. He stated he is committed to maintaining that position. He felt several items in the environmental assessment were incorrect and staff needs to recognize this fact. Councilmember Butler felt there were some misconceptions and denial of the application is not going to do anything to clear them up. His concern about taking no action at th'is point is the City is in effect letting go the feeling whats being asked for is half acre lots or so and that simply is not the case. He felt a rural density district was created to do just exactly what the resi- dents are asking for. The district was created in order to try and maintain the rural environment; he did not feel there should be that much difference of opinion. Approving this request would not be in opposition to the commitment made to the Happ_w~Valley residents a couple of years ago. Councilmember Wilson stated there is not any buyers now but there could be buyers later. He did not see any point in changing the General Plan designa- tion. If Council wants to annex this area then they should direct staff to spend time studying the drainage, roads, etc. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Wil- son, that Resolution No. 87-559, denying GP-87-4, application of Alex Spotorno to amend the Land Use Element designation of the General Plan of an approxi- mately 145 acres of the 160 acre site located generally in the area northeast of the intersection of Alisal Street and Happy Valley Road from Public Health and Safety to Rural Density Residential, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Butler ABSENT: None Because of the above motion, no action was taken on the negative declara- tion in connection with this item. GP-85-10, Application of John Caroline for a General Plan amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan to redesignate an approximately 0.32 acre - 9 12-15-87