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Ms. McKeehan indicated it was approved before the ordinance was adopted. Mr. Brozosky asked if it expired and the developer reapplied for approval then would it be subject to the ordinance? The answer was yes. Jerry Wagner, 6344 Alisal Street, believed that the Happy Valley Specific Plan had no merit because of the number of loopholes. One provision indicates the City of Pleasanton has one year after completion of the New Cities portion of the east/west collector road within which to construct the bypass road. He believed the extension of the New Cities approval is just one more stall job. He felt the elected leaders had no intention of building the bypass road. He wanted the golf course project stopped. Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road, agreed with the staffrecommendation. The New Cities project needs to continue because of its portion of the bypass road and the $500,000 contribution. He urged Council to designate the $500,000 for the bypass road, and not for widening the existing EVA, which is the only access to the golf course at this time. Vanessa Kawaihau, 871 Sycamore Road, felt there is nothing custom about the custom homes being built in Pleasanton. She felt the nine custom homes being built by Greenbriar are far from custom. She saw no problem with calling three of the New Cities lots custom lots. She felt the houses would be adequate or equal to the CJreenbriar lots and did not feel that was a reason to deny the project. She was concerned that if this project is not allowed to proceed, its portion of the east/west collector road would not be built, and that it would give a reason for the City and the Spotornos not to build the bypass. In order for the Spotornos to complete their portion of the bypass road, the New Cities portion must be finished one year prior to the start of any development. If Spotomo comes forward with a project tomorrow and the New Cities project is not started, there is nothing that says Spotorno must build the bypass road. She felt that would give Council the opportunity to change the Happy Valley Specific Plan and permanently direct the golf course traffic to Alisal Road. Vince Barletta, 6290 Laura Lane, indicated Mr. Bates has built a beautiful golf course at Pasadera and it is a shame he is not building the one in Happy Valley. He looks forward to the New Cities project. He believed Happy Valley will eventually be part of the City of Pleasanton, but the residents had objected to annexation because of the lack ora bypass road. He referred to the infrastructure and said for residents on his street, it would cost $80,000 to get sewer and water. In addition, the City would not commit to running sewer and water to his house unless 80% of his neighbors also agreed to hook up. He believed that was highly unlikely to occur. He appreciated the fact that the developers had agreed to fund the infrastructure. He supported granting an extension for New Cities and he urged Council to designate the $500,000, and anything else that can be obtained from other developers, for a bypass road. He requested Council to approve installation of the infrastructure into the side streets now, while the streets are already tom up, as opposed to waiting two or three years when the area eventually annexes or when the wells run dry and the residents are desperate for sewer and water. Most of the residents realize the golf course will be constructed and there will be pesticides used. We realize we Pleasanton City Council 12 03/18/03 Minutes