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Alan Menzies, with William Hezmalhalch Architects, presented the design oftbe proposed homes, the materials, and colors. Ms. Micbelotti asked about sidewalks in the development. Ms. Herder indicated sidewalk.q were not in the original plan because they were trying to keep the development bubble fight to allow enough mom for landscaping buffers. This is a small residential community of nineteen homes and was not foreseen as a pass-through to the school. However, they are amenable to having a sidewalk on one side of the street. Ms. Dennis asked why the project was called Apperson Ridge. Ms. Herder indicated it was because of the history of Phoebe Apperson Hearst in the area. Avignon was chosen because of the French country theme of the homes. Steve Perkins, Perkins Design Associates, reviewed the landscape plans for the developments. Ms. Dennis asked if the trees upslope would minimize the roof lines of the houses, especially on Lot 12 and 14. She acknowledged that many of the houses had a backdrop that minimized the roof lines. Mr. Perkins indicated he would work with staff to address the individual lot concerns. In reviewing the visual analysis, one must consider the various perspectives from which the houses will be seen. Most houses will not be seen from the trail. Ms. Ayala expressed concern that this would be another "Moller Ranch" and wanted assurance that would not be the case. Mr. Swift said Moller Ranch is completely different tl~ large tnmsition of topography from the lowest house to the uPF lower portion was never intended to be invisible from off-site 1 happen was that portion would not be visible from Foothill Ro~ The Centex homes will not be visible from the Vineyard Aven~ them from the new Vineyard Avenue and Stanley Boulevard. homes and have trees around them, the view will be screened. upper portion of the project will only be marginally visible and screening. He believed that in a very short time, even from oil extension of woodland with a smattering of houses seen throu Ms. Herder, Mr. Perkins and Mr. Menzies reviewed t~ Ms. Michelotfi inquired about the proposed fencing an~ solid fence with one foot of lattice. Pleasanton City Council 10 Minutes n this development. There is a er portion of Moller Ranch. The >cations. What was supposed to d. And that is the case today. te trail, however you will see ;ince they are only single-story the five two-story houses on the will have additional tree · site, this area should look like an h the trees. Avignon (PUD-06) project. suggested having a five foot 06/05/01