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feel there has been a re-definition of the developable area of the Spotorno flat land relating to the number of units and the size of the lots. The family feels that the redefined Plan has taken a "very lazge chunk" out of the economic viability of the project and also threatens the annexation of the Spotornos property at this time. Mr. Spotorno also referred to page 50 of the specific plan, noting that to his father's knowledge, there has never been any agreement or offer for access across the Spotorno easement into the golf course at the corner of Happy Valley and Alisal Street. He requested that staff investigate this matter, especially if that access is ever deemed to be an important element to the golf course design. He stated that his family supports staffs recommendation to delete the OS (Open Space) designation and make it an OS/AG (Open Space/Agricultural) designation because, no matter what the development is, the family intends to maintain at least 100 acres for grazing land. Mr. Spotorno addressed the density issue that has been in dispute. He stated that the Spotorno family considers the Happy Valley Loop to be from Sunol Boulevard all the way around, and half of the loop is now within the City limits. However, the specific plan cuts that off to prevent development outside the City limit. However, from a planning point of view, he feels it's not a logical boundary, and it also has much different densities in the azeas. Mr. Spotorno also stated that the family is in agreement with staffs recommendation relating to Trail 8A, but is strongly opposed to Trail #7. Commissioner Barker stated that she feels the one unit per two-acre density is important for maintaining the rural/urban boundary in the Happy Valley azea. Since the Spotorno property is 32 acres, there should only be 16 units here. She does not mind if access from some of the units is directly to Happy Valley Road which would reduce the development costs, but she does not want to increase the density. She felt the two-acre density was already a compromise made during General Plan Steering Committee negotiations and did not feel renegotiating the density at this time was appropriate or fair. Chair Cooper stated that at the time Medium Density Residential was proposed for the Spotorno open space, the range was up to 8 units; however 5 units was used as a mid-range and as pointed out by Mr. Spotomo, it is now being used as an absolute maximum. He feels that the General Plan Steering Committee envisioned that most of that property would be open space; however, the MDR relates to the flat valley portion which was always designated for some type of development. Mr. Spotorno stated that, at the time, they requested a modification relating to the MDR, it related more to a design issue rather than an increase in number to try to identify ways to get the bypass road paid for. John Compaglia, 5000 Executive Pazkway, #125, San Ramon, represented the Christesen property owners. He stated that following last week's meeting, he met with his clients and they now support the specific plan, under section 4e, to dedicate a 10-acre parcel of -and in exchange for a density bonus of one additional home. Mr. Compaglia requested some minor amendments to staff recommendations, and Mr. Rasmussen agreed. Planning Commission Page 4 April 29, 1998