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Ms. Ayala asked for clarification of the lapsing provision. Mr. Swift responded that the standard has been two years, but the Planning Commission recommended three years, and staff concurs that is acceptable in this instance. Mayor Tarvet indicated Golden Eagle Farms has been in existence since I986 and the mqdired tree screening plan still does not hide the houses. Mr. Swift said the trees were not planted for a number of years and when they were planted, some of the trees failed because there was no irrigation system. Staff learned many lessons on that project. Ihe plan before Council now requires the trees to be instailed with the initial fmal map and include an irrigation system. Mayor Tarver declared the public hearing open. Peter MacDonald, 400 Main Street, Suite 210, representing the Kolb family, indicated they had worked with a large team of experts on this project and they are all proud of it. It is a trcc-t~icndiy project with every substantial and healthy tree being preserved on the site. The concerns of the neighbors have been addressed and the project is compatible with The Preserve development in style and value. It is a view-sensitive design and will not be visible from 1-580. The design is consistent with the General Plan and is well below the midpoint for density. He agreed with staff regarding the open space maintenance as well as the other provisions of the staff recommendations. William Kolb, 11393 Dublin Canyon Road, indicated he lives in the house built by his grandparents in 1912. It is still in good condition and he hopes to incorporate it into an assisted living project in the future. He hopes to build a new home on top of the hill near his sisters to create a family compound. Donna Kolb Miller, 11933 Dublin Canyon Roa& asked for Council approval for this project. They have tried hard to meet the City requirements and have worked with the neighbors. The property means a lot m them and their family has been there for generations. They want a project they can be proud of and believe this is it. Thcrc is development all sound them and she felt it was their tum now for this little fill-in project. lames Fong, 9205 Klemetson Drive, lives adjacent to the subject development. He was dismayed about the results of the Moller Ranch development and the lack of trees among the houses. He wanted to be sure that kind of development is not repeated. The Kolb project appears m be more environmentally sensitive. He asked about access to the future senior facility and whether it would affect the park. He also inquired if the public park would be locked at night. He preferred that it was and further stated he preferred it to be open space with control by the homeow~aers association. Pleasanton City Council 14 05/02/00 Minutes