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requirement of the Alameda County LAFC. With respect to creating different rules for <br />the main building and accessory buildings, this is also an option and could be done by <br />floor area ratio or by establishing a maximum size of the main building or by a maximum <br />size of structures. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky asked if there was a way to proceed with design review and not <br />hold up any pending applications? <br /> <br /> Mr. Switt informed him that there are no pending applications. He explained that <br />Mr. Adams would like to move forward if this was approved tonight. Mr. Adams would <br />then be processing an application to subdivide his lot. Following that subdivision, there <br />would probably be a house design that would be proposed for the new lot. Depending on <br />the action taken this evening, he indicated that Council could require the design review <br />go to the Planning Commission, which is something Council has done on other projects <br />in the past for both commercial and residential. This would be an option in lieu of review <br />by the Zoning Administrator. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico mentioned that Council could also provide a limit on house size. His <br />concern was amending the Happy Valley Specific Plan, especially since there is litigation <br />concerning the golf course. He believed the objectives with respect to this area could be <br />accomplished by not amending the Specific Plan at this point. He is reluctant to do so <br />because more issues could be raised. His preference would be to adopt staff's <br />recommendation and request that the Planning Commission review the design of any new <br />structures, and also set a maximum size of a house, similar to what was done in the <br />Golden Eagle Estates area. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky concurred with Mayor Pico's comments. <br /> <br /> Ralph Adams, 1340 Happy Valley Road, noted that his property is five acres in <br />size and located on the comer of Happy Valley and Alisal. Westbridge Lane and the <br />entrance to the golf course are on one side of his property and on the other side is the golf <br />course. He pointed out that his property is currently one of the two properties that is less <br />than six acres. They purchased their property two and a half years ago with a vision to <br />build their family home in this rural area. At that point in time, they reviewed the Happy <br />Valley Specific Plan to educate themselves on the bypass road issues, zoning densities, <br />design guidelines, and participated in community meetings where the City presented the <br />Specific Plan and annexation. To realize their dream, they realized they would need to <br />subdivide their property in order to afford their home. With this information they made <br />their decision to purchase the property and move forward with their plans. The golf <br />course permitting and annexation process and other associated issues took much longer <br />than they expected. He noted that they cooperated with the City during these delays and <br />continued to put their plans on hold while living with construction going on all around <br />them for the golf course and the road. He mentioned that they now have the sewer and <br />water in place and are in escrow for a three-acre property. The last hurdle to overcome is <br />the approval of this PUD. He strongly believed Council should follow staff's <br />recommendation and approve the PUD as is. The two topics of concern with the PUD <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 24 10/07/03 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />