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Mayor Pico said his concept on more density was to replace ten to twelve of the big lots in an area encompassing five or six acres of land for building 40-50 of the smaller units (1,300 to 1,500 sq. ft.). He did not want to expand the boundaries of the proposed project. Greenbriar felt that could be feasible. If something could be done to link this with the development of the Spotomo property, that could be beneficial, although he did not think that would happen in a realistic time frame. He reiterated he did not want to expand the footprint, but believed the larger homes could be on the perimeter with an area inside for the smaller homes. Council can approve proceeding with the EIR, but he wanted to make certain the developer knew the desires of Council for product mix. Pat Costanza indicated he was willing to work towards a plan acceptable to all. This property is unique because it assumed some of the financing burden for the North Sycamore Specific Plan area, which helps finance the bypass road, but did not get any of the entitlements rights. He said a lot of time has been spent on this plan to make certain the necessary environmental permits could be obtained. He acknowledged it takes a lot of time to get those permits and also acknowledged the plan will probably change dramatically throughout the process. He indicated a willingness to study taking an area of the property to be used for smaller home development. He was glad to hear comments about increasing the density. The infrastructure costs would not make it feasible to take the existing lots and convert them to smaller homes, but if density is increased, it could be feasible. He noted some locations where smaller houses could be clustered. He would study this with staff, but asked Council to approve moving forward with the EIR, since it is a long process. He also noted there is density that was not used in the New Cities and North Sycamore areas that could be transferred. The infrastructure is already sized for some increased density. He mentioned that out of 195 acres, the developable area is only 80 acres. So there is a lot of open space and opportunities for trails. There is also opportunity for open space on the Foley property, which is adjacent to the subject property. He was not in favor of Council requiring combining this project with the Spotorno property. He would work with the Spotomos for development of his property. He was open to discussing opportunities, but did not want the EIR to have to study these two properties together. He believed an EIR had already been done for the Spotomo property as part of the Happy Valley plan. Ms. Ayala wanted to seek any avenue to get to the golf course. If Council allows this project to be constructed with increased density near the urban limit line, then it is not accomplishing a big piece of what it wants to do in south Pleasanton, e.g. get an access road to the golf course and feather growth. Mr. Brozosky was not in favor of combining both properties to make one plan, but thought there may be a way for the bypass road to cross a portion of the Lund Ranch property. Mr. Costanza said that would not work because the creek is separating his property from the Spotorno property. He understood the desire to get the bypass road. The first piece of that road is due to the funding which Greenbriar has already advanced. As far as concerns about New Cities developing piecemeal, he indicated it would start construction long before Greenbriar Pleasanton City Council 20 06/03/03 Minutes