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process. A series of events delayed preparation of the final map. He believed the final map is very close to being submitted. He said he requested the September 15, 2003 date to allow plenty of time for the process. He felt within the next thirty days, a date could be selected for review of the final map and he expected it could be recorded within the year. He listed the fees being paid: $4.5 million for the infrastructure, $500,000 proposed in this offer, $83,000 for the golf course studies, and the other normal fees for a project like this. Mr. Campbell asked if the negotiations were difficult to arrive at the $500,000 contribution? Mr. Bates believed Mr. Campbell was referring to the initial negotiations for the Happy Valley infrastructure contribution. At that time, a development agreement was drafted that was acceptable to all parties and the contribution was established at about $500,000. When New Cities asked for the extension, several meetings were held to discuss what was necessary. In today's economy, high end homes are not popular with banks. The banks wanted assurance the development had growth management approval. A first-come/first served allocation was not acceptable to the bank. That is why he has asked to have the allocation changed and has offered a contribution in exchange for that. Ms. Ayala asked about the custom lots again and whether there were only three lots. She remembered a lot of debate on that issue. Mr. Bates said when the plan was first proposed, the grading was such that all lots would be flat pads. The neighbors suggested lots coming down the hill. However, after looking at the site, it was determined that a two-story house would actually look like a three-story house the way it would have to be placed on a split-level lot. The neighbors did not like that look, so the plans were changed and ended up with only three split-level lots. The houses on those lots would have a two-story front and one-story back or a two-story side yard and one-story side yard on the other side of the house. That type of house did not bother anyone. There are height restrictions on those lots as well. Ms. Ayala asked if he was comfortable the development was meeting all the guidelines established in the previous discussions. She asked if New Cities had signed the agreement for school impact fees. Mr. Bates felt the development satisfied everyone. He indicated New Cities has signed the School Gift Fee Agreement. Mayor Pico asked if there was an affordability element in the development. Mr. Bates said there had been discussion about guest cottages, but the neighbors were opposed to that. Ms. Michelotti had asked for an affordable element and the neighbors also rejected that idea. Mr. Brozosky asked if this project was exempt from the inclusionary housing ordinance? Pleasanton City Council 11 03/18/03 Minutes