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reduced from 100 feet to only 50 feet. There are requirements for protecting the lots from instability of the slope uphill from the fault. The recommendations recognize that the Calaveras Fault does run through this property and it will move when the fault moves. There will be lateral displacement and if it is a very large earthquake, there could be significant shaking and the foundations and house designs must be planned accordingly. Those requirements can be met by the conditions set forth in the staff report. Mr. Pico asked if these would be public streets and sewer systems. Mr. Swift replied that one street is public and the other two streets are private. The utilities are all city utilities. Mr. Pico believed there was significant risk for a major earthquake with damage to the properties and infrastructure. Is the city assuming that liability. Mr. Swift stated that all the development is on one side of the fault. The only house on the other side is the existing Lemoine house and it has only a water and sewer line laterals to the house. Therefore, except for the proximity to the fault, this development is not different than any other property on the other side of Foothill Road in terms of crossing the fault. The chance of sheer occurring is within the fault zone itself, not on the area adjacent to it. There would be ground motion as there would be anywhere else in the city in the event of an earthquake, but the soil in this location is not as bad as in other areas in term so of what is possible in terms of ground motion. There is more bedrock at the base of Pleasanton Ridge so there would be more of a sharp bounce than a wave motion that would occur in other parts of Pleasanton. Mr. Pico asked if the groundwater was a serious concern. Mr. Swift said the presence of ground water makes it more likely that there can be slope failure and that has been included in the calculations of the stability of the hillside and that played a roll in the recommendation that the project include a deflection wall/berm at the base. If there is a landslide, it does not affect the houses at the base of the ridge. Vice Mayor Ayala declared the public hearing open. Phil Rowe, Delco Builders & Developers, 2552 Stanwell Drive, Suite 203, Concord, believed this was a very good project that has been in process for over a year. He indicated the application was for 12 new lots and one existing lot. The General Plan allows 26 lots on this property, so they are asking for only half of what is allowed. The midpoint for the zoning for this property would be 14 lots, so they are below the midpoint. There is a total of 45 acres on this property and the housing has been clustered on a seven acre area, which is relatively flat. It is ideal for the proposed plan. There is an existing orchard there and that will screen houses from view from Foothill Road. The landscape plan includes 83 new 24-inch box trees on a seven acre parcel. He indicated the project has been conditioned that no building permit will be issued until the 31 09/20/99 Pleasanton City Council Minutes