CCMIN101706 - Laserfiche WebLink

support of the 30 foot height restriction and for keeping the 22 acres as open space in perpetuity. She commented on their appreciation of the Austin's donation of this land to the City, but she knows their expressed wish is for it to remain open space. She stated she opposes picnic tables, BBQ pits, trails, motorized vehicles, playground equipment, etc. She added they support the recommendation that no further staging or parking area be put on this property. They support the open, free-range grazing that goes on now and would like to see that continue in the future. She summarized by stating their general concern if the zoning is changed, that the City not reduce the value of their home or property. She concluded by stating that they have appreciated being notified and kept in the loop regarding all the plans for this project. Sandeep Duggal addressed Council noting the project heavily impacts his home. He indicated overall this is a good plan. He commented 'on screening, lot line adjustments, color and architectural concerns, and the open space condition. He noted the need for additional screening to be done with trees. With regard to the open space, he feels it was intended to be left as a gift to the City to be maintained as open space in perpetuity. He urged Council to respect the wishes of Charles Austin and his family. He submitted three suggestions for additional conditions to be added to the project. Larry Messa said he supported the project as designed. He noted concern with the open space and said he did not support any picnic area or trails. Regarding the expansion on the Adobe, he added that was approved in concept two years ago without taking into consideration of this gift of 22 acres. He feels the addition of the 22 acres warrants an additional public hearing. Judy Banks addressed the Council regarding the definition of open space and what it means to the residents. She would like to see staff investigate conservancy clause. She voiced concerns regarding the proposed plantings, noting the guidelines do not include the number of trees, the size, quantity, or species along the buffer zone. She noted concern with the 35 foot property line extension which was discussed as a buffer zone. Chris Pattillo, landscape architect, reviewed the project and explained how they will provide the type of significant screening needed, the species they are proposing that are in keeping with the area, and the difference between utilizing various species to accomplish what they want. In addition to the trees, they are proposing a full under story of shrub plantings. She pointed out that the landscaping will go in with the infrastructure and will be in place before they start construction of the houses. Staff noted as the project moves along, the next step will be the Tentative Map, where more detail will be provided and there will be more definitive landscape plans submitted at that time. It was pointed out that a public hearing would be held for the Tentative Map proposal. Mr. Iserson added that Council can condition the landscape plan be part of the Tentative Map, and that it meets the intent and the interest of the adjacent neighborhood. Mayor Hosterman asked if the two issues, the eight home project and the 22 acres of open space, could be bifurcated to allow moving forward with the development project City Council Minutes 7 October 17, 2006