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Vanessa Kawaihau, 871 Sycamore Road, said the project as proposed is a good one and should be approved. She asked if the owners of the large, owner-occupied lot retain the right to keep animals until such time as it is divided? Mr. Swift said the owner has the right to keep animals as set forth in the North Sycamore Specific Plan. Ms. Kawaihau asked if the Kasses would have to wait to build in the event that New Cities does not go ahead with its project or does it build the cul de sac to extend Sunset Creek to its cul de sac within two years? Mr. Swift said that was correct. Ms. Kawaihau asked if New Cities had filed its final map? If Sunset Creek is not extended, what happens to the Lund Ranch II project? Mr. Swift said it is anticipated the final map of New Cities will be before Council at the first meeting in September. Regarding Lund Ranch II, it is required under the North Sycamore Specific Plan to receive its access through the New Cities property. So unless major changes are made in the entire scheme of things, that project cannot move forward without a street running through the New Cities' project. Similar to the Kass project, if the Lund Ranch II developers can extend a road through the New Cities' property without development of the New Cities property, than they could develop within the Specific Plan. Keith Kass, 966 Sycamore Road, said he is retired and wants to develop his property as part of his retirement. He thanked staff for their help on the project. In accordance with the North Sycamore Finance Plan, he will reimburse the funding developer the required fees for the infrastructure costs. Although the North Sycamore Specific Plan allows a density of nine lots, he is proposing only five lots and will continue to live in the existing house, while building four new custom lots. He wanted grading done concurrent with the New Cities' Sycamore Heights project because it would have less impact on the neighbors. He reiterated the design of the houses and the height limits to preserve the privacy of the neighbors. Only one neighbor expressed concern about being able to see a rooftop and Mr. Kass has developed a landscape plan to hide the house. He agreed with the conditions. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Ms. Hosterman, to introduce Ordinance No. 1890, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving the application of Keith and Jean Kass for PUD development plan approval to subdivide an approximately 4.49-acre site into five single-family residential lots located at 966 Sycamore Road. Pleasanton City Council 23 08/05/03 Minutes