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remaining property to adequately control it. The new home is in compliance with all agriculture standards of Alameda County. He did not object to the condition to plant more native trees, but did object to this house being considered as one of the five potential home sites allowed in the Spotomo PUD-LDR area. This is a separate legal parcel and the recommendation denies SummerHill the flexibility it requires for its low density PUD plan. Under the terms of the Spotomos' contract with SummerHill, he cannot agree to this proposal. He indicated he has tried to mitigate any view problems. When the notice of the application was sent by the County, there were no complaints from any of his neighbors. He indicated the existing road is being used as access to the new house site and that was approved by the Alameda County Fire Marshal. He described the tank house and design of dwelling. The house looks large because it includes the shop, garage and storage area so there are no outbuildings. He indicated there are no environmental issues. Alameda County has indicated the application is exempt from CEQA. He confirmed that the slopes will be reseeded and he and his family are very conscious of protecting the environment. He asked Council to indicate its approval to Alameda County. Mayor Tarver asked if he had any objections regarding the staff recommendations regarding the landscaping, additional trees, placement of the driveway, reseeding, the steepness of the road, sprinkler system approvals and the geotechnical requirements. Mr. Spotomo said he did not. Ms. Ayala asked for clarification of the conflict with the SummerHill application. Mr. Spotorno said he could not address that at this time but reiterated that he did not want to remove a house from the low density PUD area. Ms. Michelotti asked if this house would count in the overall number of homes allowed on the property. Mr. Swift said the staff report referred to issues that came up when the Specific Plan was being adopted. At this point Council is only reviewing this application and its compliance with the General Plan. When Council reviews a plan for the rest of property, the Specific Plan will be reviewed and Council can deal with density on the rest of the property. There is nothing in the letter to the County that removes a unit from the property. Ms. Michelotti said that last application was under the total units allowed and did not see how this application would be detrimental. Mayor Tarver said this is just authorizing him to send a letter to Alameda County. Staff is just saying these issues are still out there with any potential development of the property. Pleasanton City Council 8 01/04/00 Minutes