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the Park District and the number of new trees to be planted. There is a problem with water, but the State of California is encouraging tree planting, so she is not concerned. She had no objections to this development. Sean Lemoine indicated he did not think one of the previous speakers had actually read the report and was making inflammatory statements based on hearsay. There is a bluff on either side of the project to the north and south and the project can only be seen for five or ten seconds when driving on Foothill at 45 mph. It is not visible from the valley floor because most of the property is steep and unbuildable. There will not be any homes visible. When his family moved here, the valley had a lot of pastures and if anyone' s view has deteriorated, it has been that of his family. A lot of development has occurred and if they had the attitude of some people, there would be nothing built in Pleasanton. This project keeps the homes out of view of people. The trees to be planted are drought tolerant indigenous oaks and will not use much water. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Michelotti indicated she is well aware of this area and the Foothill Overlay District. The project is well-sited, well done, and she liked the fact that there are only 12 homes instead of 18 and that it is well below the midpoint. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to adopt Resolution No. 99-122, approving a Negative Declaration for the application of Mardel LLC/Lemoine, Case PUD-99-01. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis, and Michelotti NOES: Councilmember Pico ABSENT: Mayor Tarvet ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to introduce Ordinance No. 1790, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving the application of Mardel LLC/Lemoine for PUD development plan approval for 12 new residential lots, one existing residential lot with an existing second unit, and open space located at 4456 Foothill Road, as filed under Case PUD- 99-01. Ms. Ayala referred to the condition regarding landscape of the median on Foothill Road between the high school and Muirwood Drive south with the City and/or School District to reimburse the applicant. She hoped that work on the median could improve the traffic flow and safety in front of the high school and asked for staffs recommendation. Mr. Swift said the question is whether the city wants to pay for the improvements, whether through a city contract or by a developer at the city's cost. The Council needs to 34 09/20/99 Pleasanton City Council Minutes