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It was noted that the Specific Plan does encourage and look to having grading beneath the contouring of the existing lands, but in this particular case, staff felt that it was reasonable to have it graded such that flat pads would be acceptable. It was also noted the Specific Plan has been set up such that "rural character" does in fact omit sidewalks to where the density is low and the fear in terms of people walking on the streets, the traffic volumes are very low such that it would not be of detriment to the neighborhood. Councilmember McGovern indicated she is uncomfortable with that and believes this does not feel like a rural development. She does think some of these developments need to consider sidewalks so that children are not in the street. Staff clarified that the construction would occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Councilmember McGovern believed that construction should not be an hour longer and that it should stop at 5 p.m. At the request of Council staff gave a review of the Specific Plan as it relates to this specific site. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Thorne to approve staff's recommendation. Councilmember McGovern seconded the motion but still wondered if 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for construction hours until the houses are enclosed would be more appropriate. Councilmember Thorne amended his motion to include the construction time change. Staff indicated on Exhibit B there are two conditions that need to be changed. Condition No. 11, sentence number two should read "The proposed location of the pump shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer..." With regard to Condition No. 13, the last sentence should read "The grading changes shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director." Councilmembers Thorne/McGovern amended their motion approving introduction of Ordinance No. 1974 to also include changes to the conditions of approval as noted by staff. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None The Council recessed for three minutes. 17. Discussion of recommended alignment for Iron Horse Trail (Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station to Santa Rita Road Jim Wolfe, Director of Parks and Community Services gave the staff report and indicated the Iron Horse Trail segment between Santa Rita Road and Mohr Avenue was accepted City Council Minutes 6 March 6, 2007