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Item No. 1 (continued) Affidavits of Publication of Notice of Hearing and of Mailing are on file. Mayor Stangel declared the public hearing open at 7:55 p.m. Jim Sievers, The Gregory Group, 350 Bridge Parkway, referred to his appeal letter of November 18 and the supplementary letter of December 7. He pre- sented slides of Horgan Ranch parcels which suggest 75 -176 dwelling units were anticipated for the subject site and of Specific Plan language relating to planned unit development (PUD) and of Planning Commission Minutes. Mr. Sievers said that the PUD allows flexibility for better design. Aram Bassinian, 3990 Westerly Place, Newport Beach, architect, made a slide presentation of the different elevations and floorplans containing approximately 1600 to 2100 sq. ft. of the homes proposed to be con- structed. Mr. Bassinian stated that a homeowners association will be responsible for all front yard landscaping to insure proper maintenance. Robert Foulk, Brian - Kangas - Foulk & Associates, 595 Price Street, engineers, mentioned other PUDs engineered by his company as examples, noting that they also have private streets, private homeowner amenities and retain heritage trees. Mr. Foulk said the proposed development meets Specific Plan requirements and urged Council to grant the appeal. Larry Irons, 105 Atherwood, stated he opposes reversing the decision of the Planning Commission because of the high density and small lots. Mr. Irons said he knows development of the property is inevitable, but wants quality development with density in accordance with the Specific Plan. He suggested three and four - bedroom homes can be expected to create crowding at the nearby elementary school. Mr. Irons suggested that the homes are not spacious and their rooms are quite small. In response to question, Mr. Irons stated that in the subdivision where he lives lots are 70 -75' x 60' containing homes of 1100 -1200 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and one bath, originally. Jim Nakano, 110 Horgan Avenue, referred to his letter of December 8, 1983 relating to possible involvement of his property. Mr. Nakano said he does not oppose the development but wants to be certain his concerns are addressed. Mr. Foulk (see above) reported he is aware of Mr. Nakano's concerns and will speak with him privately. Pat Sikora, 165 Atherwood, read from the Specific Plan EIR of April 21, 1981 concerning the number of dwelling units anticipated for the Horgan Ranch properties. Mrs. Sikora recommended that consideration regarding likely future development should be given to the parcels still under the Williamson Act. Discussion followed and Mrs. Sikora replied to questions and commented regarding discussions between neighbors and the developers; the belief of neighbors that traffic problems would be created by the density; and her belief that the number of units to be allowed was addressed in the Specific Plan and that the proposed development does not meet that requirement of the Plan. Reg.Mtg. 12/12/83 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 304