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She asked if they were from Oak Grove-Kottinger Ranch, Lund Ranch or from Spotorno Ranch? She also noted that in a report for the School District/Council joint meeting, that the density in the unincorporated part of Happy Valley had been reduced. She asked if people who might be considering subdividing their lots lose that right because of transferring density from the southeast hills? Mayor Hosterman indicated while there are many discussions regarding the southeast hills, no decisions have been made as yet. Marty Greist Joel, 25 Tehan Canyon Road, stated for public record that she is concerned that as the City continues to put restrictions on how she can use her property that it increases the potential for misinterpretation of the restrictions by other government agencies that can directly impact how she uses her property. She has lived on the property for 25 years and never intended to develop it. She used to graze cattle and now has a horse boarding facility. As development occurred closer to her property concerns were raised about her cattle guard and fencing, so she had to cease grazing. The East Bay Regional Park District insisted she remove her barbed wire fencing because it impeded movement of wild animal crossings. She has had water problems and asked to be annexed in order to get city water, but the neighbors objected because they thought she wanted to develop it. She is now concerned because the East Bay Regional Park District is purchasing the adjacent Frank Lane property, which includes an easement across her property. She is worried the Park District will restrict use of her own property for the horse boarding facility. As more restrictions are applied, she is worried that eventually her property will be condemned and the Park District use is as their headquarters. Patricia Ratto, 3661 Gettysburg Court, commended Council for its great job over the years. She noted she is in real estate and is familiar with a prior proposal for 35 homes in the Del Prado area five years ago. She believed it was a great improvement for the area. She noted Valley Trails lacks streetlights. She was glad there would still be a church in Valley Trails. She believed Ponderosa was a very good developer and she would like the vacant land improved. She believed the proposal was a very good one and would increase the property values in the area. She said there was a comment the Homeowners Association was against the project. There are over 500 residents in the area and only about 16 members of the Homeowners Association. She attended one meeting where there were only six people present. She asked how many people actually belong to the Association and what is the percentage of members who oppose the development of the church property? She was happy there was a meeting planned with the Church, Ponderosa and the neighborhood to inform people of the plan. Nick Haskell, 150 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, planner with the firm called EDAW, which is a member of the Hacienda Specific Plan preparation team, indicated they are strong advocates for creating a transit integrated mixed use district. He felt their project would offer something special for the community. They are working with the entire vision for the business park and there are opportunities for in-fill development. He described the various transit features for the area. They are interested in making this a desirable place to live. There has been an intensive planning effort and they will present a variety of alternatives for consideration. There is an interim model in order to understand traffic and to protect the greater community. He urged Council to pursue a higher residential unit scenario for the site for a variety of reasons from the vitality of the project to the overall feasibility of the proposal. Charlene Sigman, 11700 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, indicated she and her husband provide therapy programs for kids with special needs in a homelike environment. She started Joint Workshop City Council/Planning Commission 5 04/25/06