HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 SB 343 Schaefer Ranch ens
ITO
DUBLIN
October 27, 2015
SB 343
Senate Bill 343 mandates supplemental materials that have been
received by the Community Development Department that relate to
an agenda item after the agenda packets have been distributed to the
Planning Commission be available to the public This document is
also available in the Community Development Department and the
City's Website.
The attached document was received in the Community Development
Department after distribution of the October 27, 2015 Planning
Commission meeting agenda packet.
10-27-15 Item #8.1
G(Forms&Documents'C-CC Forms\PC FormsISS 343 Form tloc
Jeff Baker
From: Jim Dearbaugh < S
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 4 35 PM
To: Jeff Baker,Jim Dearbaugh
Subject: Item 8.2 PCSR Schaefer Ranch GPA
Jeff,
I am unable to attend the October 27th meeting where this will be discussed, but I wanted to share my view
with the city council regarding the proposed change in zoning from 6 estate homes to 19 single family homes
in Schaefer Ranch.
I oppose this change for the following reasons:
1. The city previously converted a section of the Schaefer Ranch development (the section currently being
built by Toll brothers) from estate sized lots to a higher density smaller lots. This change drove down the
potential average selling price in the neighborhood devaluing the exclusivity and appeal of the overall
development.
2. The additional change will further devalue the average selling price for properties in the development as
compared with the original site plan.
3. Potential additional costs for the GHAD (special taxation district)with the additional homes in the area.
Given the current real estate market, the developer should not have any problems selling these estate homes
and there is no need to increase density other than a desire for short term profit maximization by the builder
which will degrade the appeal of the development and Dublin
Sincerely,
Jim and Leslie Dearbaugh
Dublin Ca 94568
t
Jeff Baker
From: Savitha
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 646 PM
To: Jeff Baker
Subject: Proposed plan for construction at schaefer ranch
I am a resident of the Schaefer Ranch community residing at 10117 Marshall Canyon Court Dublin
I will be unable to attend the meeting on October 27th.
I hereby agree with all the statements made opposing this proposed construction
Please consider this opposition of mine
Regards,
Savitha Setlur
Sent from my iPhone
1
Jeff Baker
From: Jeff Baker
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 4.41 PM
To: 'Savitha'
Subject: RE. Proposed plan for construction at schaefer ranch
Savitha,
Thank you for your email regarding the proposed project at Schaefer Ranch We will provide your email to the Planning
Commission for their consideration at the meeting on October 27.The Planning Commission will make a
recommendation to the City Council The City Council will subsequently hold a public hearing to make a final decision
regarding the project All people who received notice of the Planning Commission meeting will also receive a notice of
the City Council meeting.
Jeff Baker
Assistant Community Development Director City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-6610 I (925) 833-6628 FAX
jeff.baker @dublin ca.gov I www dublin.ca gov Mission Statement.The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high
quality of life,ensures a safe and secure environment, and fosters new opportunities.
Original Message
From Savitha fmailto�N
Sent:Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:46 PM
To Jeff Baker
Subject- Proposed plan for construction at schaefer ranch
I am a resident of the Schaefer Ranch community residing at 10117 Marshall Canyon Court Dublin
I will be unable to attend the meeting on October 27th.
I hereby agree with all the statements made opposing this proposed construction
Please consider this opposition of mine.
Regards,
Savitha Setlur
Sent from my (Phone
t
Jeff Baker
From: Rekas
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2015 2 58 PM
To: Jeff Baker
Subject: Opposing the proposed plan amendment and planned develpment zoning
As a Schaefer ranch resident I also oppose this plan .
Thanks
Renuka
Project: PLPA 2012-00013 Schaefer Ranch
I oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Zoning.
1. City should have sizable number for new Estate Residential (0.01 - 0.8 units per acres) Units This will
help Dublin Residents with increased income find an upscale home within Dublin. It is necessary to have
affordable housing unit in any city. Similarly, it is desirable to have upscale houses in which multi-
millionaires and billionaires should be willing to move into.
2. The site is perfectly suited and plotted for Estate Residential houses. Building Single Family Homes
defies logic. For Example, one such property is the complicated driveways that are being proposed in the
new plan. One driveway connecting three houses. There are many such features in the new proposal which
go against the nature of terrain
3. Building high density housing on a street with down gradient with hills on both sides is dangerous. In
case of street blockage Fire/Police/Ambulance will not be able to go in. Helicopters will also not be very
useful because of higher elevation on both sides.
4. Schaefer Ranch home owners pay for the GRAD By putting three times (6 to 19) the propose houses the
probably of any damage and the associated risk goes up drastically. Schaefer Ranch home owners end up
paying the claims. So, it is in the interest of Schaefer Ranch Home owners to minimize the risk.
5. It may not be out of place to mention that Schaefer Ranch has been built on a site that has reportedly had
nearly 60 landslides Some have alleged that the projects developer had to blast nearly 1.1M cubic yards of
hard rock, move 9 4M cubic yards of dirt, and till up to 150 feet of soil to build this new residential
community.
6. Builders profits and city's taxes are short term gains. A neighborhood lasts several generations. Building
good neighborhoods is an investment in making a great city In Unit 2, there was a small commercial area
initially planned which was converted to Single Family Homes. Also in Unit 2, proposed 16 (or 20) Estate
Residential (0.01 - 0.8 units per acres) has been converted into 140 Single Family Ilomes (0.9 to 6 Units
per acre). This has created houses with steep backyards which cannot be used for any purpose. houses
surrounded on three sides by other houses which are very close too, etc
7 Commercial area located within Schaefer Ranch development has been scrapped. Residents have to
drive about 3 miles to get basic amenities. There is no community center with activities like indoor
community gathering, indoor games, swimming pool, etc
8. Builder profit optimization seems to be only goal of this proposal. By restricting number of units to just
one less less than 20, the builder has intelligently avoided Inclusionary Housing Requirements and Public
Art Provision requirements.
9. The street in Schaefer Ranch Unit 3 will be a Private Street The maintenance and management of the
street will be by Home Owners Association. This cost will have to be shared by other home owners. The
residents who are not on this street will still have to contribute for maintenance and management of this
private street.
r
Jeff Baker
From: Ketan Bhavan
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1218 AM
To: Jeff Baker
Subject: I oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Zoning
Project PLPA 2012-00013 Schaefer Ranch
Project PLPA 2012-00013 Schaefer Ranch
I oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Zoning.
1. City should have sizable number for new Estate Residential (0 01-0 8 units per acres) Units.This will help Dublin
Residents with increased income find an upscale home within Dublin. It is necessary to have affordable housing unit in
any city Similarly, it is desirable to have upscale houses in which multi-millionaires and billionaires should be willing to
move into
2 The site is perfectly suited and plotted for Estate Residential houses. Building Single Family Homes defies logic For
Example, one such property is the complicated driveways that are being proposed in the new plan.One driveway
connecting three houses There are many such features in the new proposal which go against the nature of terrain.
3 Building high density housing on a street with down gradient with hills on both sides is dangerous. In case of street
blockage Fire/Police/Ambulance will not be able to go in. Helicopters will also not be very useful because of higher
elevation on both sides
4 Schaefer Ranch home owners pay for the GHAD By putting three times(6 to 19) the propose houses the probably of
any damage and the associated risk goes up drastically.Schaefer Ranch home owners end up paying the claims So, it is
in the interest of Schaefer Ranch Home owners to minimize the risk.
5. It may not be out of place to mention that Schaefer Ranch has been built on a site that has reportedly had nearly 60
landslides Some have alleged that the project's developer had to blast nearly 11M cubic yards of hard rock, move 9 4M
cubic yards of dirt, and fill up to 150 feet of soil to build this new residential community.
6. Builders profits and city's taxes are short term gains A neighborhood lasts several generations Building good
neighborhoods is an investment in making a great city In Unit 2,there was a small commercial area initially planned
which was converted to Single Family Homes.Also in Unit 2, proposed 16 (or 20) Estate Residential (0.01 -0 8 units per
acres) has been converted into 140 Single Family Homes (0 9 to 6 Units per acre) This has created houses with steep
backyards which cannot be used for any purpose, houses surrounded on three sides by other houses which are very
close too, etc.
7 Commercial area located within Schaefer Ranch development has been scrapped. Residents have to drive about 3
miles to get basic amenities. There is no community center with activities like indoor community gathering, indoor
games, swimming pool,etc 8. Builder profit optimization seems to be only goal of this proposal By restricting number of
units to just one less less than 20, the builder has intelligently avoided Inclusionary Housing Requirements and Public Art
Provison requirements
9.The street in Schaefer Ranch Unit 3 will be a Private Street.The maintenance and management of the street will be by
Home Owners Association This cost will have to be shared by other home owners.The residents who are not on this
street will still have to contribute for maintenance and management of this private street.
Thank You
Ketan Bhavan
Dublin, CA 94568
DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin CA 94568
RE Project PLPA 2012-00013- Schaefer Ranch
October 13, 2015
Dear Planning Commission,
Thank you for allowing us to express our opinion in matters relating to our community and the city
We have been Schaefer Ranch residents since 2012 We looked at over 50 homes in several Bay Area
cities including East Dublin, before selecting this community
We oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Zoning for several
reasons
1 Building high density housing on a street with a down gradient with hills surrounding It can pose a
danger to its residents
2 Building up to the 19 proposed homes in the planned area will increase the chance of damages
and associated risks Schaefer Ranch residents will end up indirectly paying for claims using
GHAD reserve
3 With more homes on the terrain, where there have historically been dozens of landslides, there is
once again an increased risk of danger
4 There is also concern about the overall increase in housing and no major plans to build more
schools to support the major influx of residents of school aged children. With the saturation of
homes in this city. our children will ultimately suffer from overcrowded schools and a decreased
quality of education
5 The increase in housing does not seem to be balanced with commercial sites to support the
residents effectively This forces residents to support other local business in neighboring cities
6 Building more homes at Schaefer Ranch will heavily impact the flow of traffic and congestion in
this area and ultimately the entire city
Thank you for taking the time to present our letter Please keep the Schaefer Ranch Community safe and
less congested
Best Regards,
Jenny and Andy
Jeff Baker
From:
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1.56 PM
To: rameet kohli@gmail.com, Arun Goel, tbhuthim @yahoo corn, lynna do @gmail corn
Cc: Caroline Soto, Linda Smith, Jeff Baker
Subject: Planning Commission tonight- please say no to projects
Hello,
(please forward to Scott Milian- I can not find his email. Forward me his email address please)
I respectfully request the planning commission not approve any non- vested projects proposed this
evening. There is absolutely NO benefit to our city from these projects
Why is staff recommending approval of this project? The staff report identifies no benefits to the city,
yet staff recommends approval. I believe our city Staff should remain neutral on projects and not try to
tip the scales in favor of more development when residents everywhere are complaining about
excessive growth, terrible traffic, and overcrowded schools
Respectfully,
Kerrie Chabot, 16 year resident
Task Force Committee appointee
Jeff Baker
From: David Bewley
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 2:34 PM
To: Planning Commission
Subject: PLPA 2012-00013 - Schaefer Ranch General Plan Amendment, Planned Development
Rezone with related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review,
Vesting Tentative Map 8136 to create 19 single-family lots, and a CEQA Addendum
RE: PLPA 2012-00013—Schaefer Ranch General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review,Vesting Tentative Map 8136 to create 19 single-family lots,
and a CEQA Addendum
Dear Dublin Planning commissioners,
I am unable to make the meeting tonight (October 27, 2015) regarding the Schaefer Ranch General Plan Amendment as
noted above.
I know that you all understand that my failure to be at your meetings or for that matter the failure of others is not an
implied consent or an agreement with the proponents or the Staff. I have appeared for over 25 years before the Council
and Commission and in that context, have gained an appreciation for the processes involved in land use decision
making. So as to this particular proposal, to convert 6 Estate Residential lots to 18 residential lots and create a 19th lot
on a different street which are not currently vested is inappropriate given the overdevelopment which, as a matter of
fact, not opinion, exists in our City today.
As you all know there are just under nine thousand units planned but not built here in Dublin.This proposal confers
absolutely no significant benefits to the local community or the city in general and burdens the current Schaeffer
residents with over development.
Considering overdevelopment: Where is the established need and where is the benefit conferred to anyone other than
those who will benefit by selling more homes? There are only burdens no significant benefits with this proposal
that appear in the Staff Report.
For example: 19 units added give a benefit to the builder not the City as it is below the20 unit threshold for acquiring a
payment in lieu fee for such projects as the Public Art Fund, affordable housing and some other factors that I am sure I
am not considering at the present time.
Another example: Open space is not increased by 10 acres but shifted to an area that is not available to the public. That
is really a burden, as someone will have the burden of care and the public gets nothing of value. Increasing open space
in Schaefer Ranch is a falsehood and in my opinion, a misrepresentation of fact.
Over my 25 years of participating and viewing the many projects before this City I have read many detailed Staff
reports. The staff is comprised with professionals it is true, but I have noted on numerous occasions in the past 25
years errors, failures of understanding, and even inappropriate bias in their reports .You should understand that this is
true for other cities too, as well as for other professions. In particular I can factually document many of the errors and
biases over this 25 year time period as well as very good reporting by the Staff which is not important at to this matter
however.
In my opinion, professional reports in general, such as Staff Reports should never be accepted but instead should read
for information and analysis only. In this particular case,the Staff recommends approval. In my opinion this particular
1
Staff recommendation is inappropriate; it is for the Commission to advise and Council to make that decision. Staff
should remain neutral in this case particularly where the observable burdens outweigh the benefits.
Please deny and read this email into your record or include as an exhibit.,
Thank you,
David Bewley
2
Jeff Baker
From: Marlene Massetti feranififiallflearig
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 3:23 PM
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Re: Reject Schaefer Ranch and Reconsider Decision Approving 60 Townhomes on
Regional in Downtown Dublin
PLEASE INCLUDE AS AN EXHIBIT TO YOUR REPORT
Dear Dublin Planning Commissioners:
Please reject the Schaefer Ranch Project that is before the Planning Commission this evening
and reconsider, on appeal, your approval of the 60 town homes in downtown Dublin on
Regional by Trumark Homes.
Our community does not support and we can not afford to vest any more residential units in Dublin.
We are suffering now the consequences of poor decisions made previously concerning Dublin's
residential development.
We do not have the infrastructure to support any additional residential units that will further impact the
overcrowding of our schools, congestion on our streets and the quality of life for all Dublin residents.
There are 8,787 units planned and over 5,000 of these units are vested and under developer
agreement. We are unable to effect any change to those vested but the Planning Commission can
make a difference now in Dublin's future by rejecting Schaefer Ranch and reconsidering your decision
to approve 60 town homes on Regional Street in Downtown; approved October 13th by the
Commission.
Schaefer Ranch will add 19 more housing units to the City's housing stock and every single additional
unit vested and approved by the Planning Commission (and Council) collectively contributes to the
problem of overcrowding in Dublin. Additionally, the developer's proposal of 19 units instead of 20
relinquishes them from paying any "in lieu fees" for affordable housing! The 10 acres of open space
that appears favorable, given our current deficit of parks but on review the acreage appears to be
common, open space for the homeowners, maintained by the association that falls short in being a
community benefit. Staff's report identifies no benefits to the City and we know there will be negative
consequences to its vesting. In consideration of the above, the Commission should reject the project.
Regional Street: I strongly urge the Commission to reconsider your decision and reject the proposal
which will vest 60 more residential units in Dublin. We can not afford to vest any more non-vested
units, including Regional Street. The project will further adversely effect our city; adding more children
to our schools and more congestion to Dublin Blvd. The proposed development of 60 homes is too
large for 2.7 acres. The design is flawed including the proposed parking stalls and inadequate guest
parking and with one way in and out access only from Regional Street. There appears also to have
been little or no consideration to the fact almost 400 homes are under construction a block away on
Dublin Blvd. Adding more units to downtown will further exacerbate the traffic and
congestion. Trumark's proposal of 36 guest parking spaces is a reduction in the City's ordinance
1
from one parking space per unit and sets a bad precedent going forward in the future. We know,
absent any reports, that the current requirement of one guest space per unit has been solely
insufficient for those living in and visiting any of the existing complexes.
At build-out our population is projected to increase by 25,000 more residents bringing our total
population to 75,000 with some projecting 80,000! Our city can not continue down this path, as it has,
with no regard to the consequences. The residential projects proposed offer nothing in return to the
community.
We are quickly losing the quality of our lives in Dublin and hope as a Planning Commissioner
will change this course. Please deny the Schaefer Ranch Project AND reconsider and reject
the Regional Street Proposal by Trumark homes!.
Sincerely,
Marlene Massetti
2
I
Jeff Baker
From: Nita Emmanuel
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 3:16 PM
To: Jeff Baker; Planning Commission
Subject: Project: PLPA 2012-00013 Schaefer Ranch
Attn: Planning Commission, City of Dublin
I oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Zoning based on the
reasons below:
1 . City should have sizable number for new Estate Residential (0.01 - 0.8 units per acres) Units. This
will help Dublin Residents with increased income find an upscale home within Dublin. It is necessary
to have affordable housing unit in any city. Similarly, it is desirable to have upscale houses in which
multi-millionaires and billionaires should be willing to move into.
2. The site is perfectly suited and plotted for Estate Residential houses. Building Single Family
Homes defies logic. For Example, one such property is the complicated driveways that are being
proposed in the new plan. One driveway connecting three houses. There are many such features in
the new proposal which go against the nature of terrain.
• 3. Building high density housing on a street with down gradient with hills on both sides is dangerous.
In case of street blockage Fire/Police/Ambulance will not be able to go in. Helicopters will also not be
very useful because of higher elevation on both sides.
4. Schaefer Ranch home owners pay for the GHAD. By putting three times (6 to 19) the propose
houses the probably of any damage and the associated risk goes up drastically. Schaefer Ranch
home owners end up paying the claims. So, it is in the interest of Schaefer Ranch Home owners to
minimize the risk.
5. It may not be out of place to mention that Schaefer Ranch has been built on a site that has
reportedly had nearly 60 landslides. Some have alleged that the project's developer had to blast
nearly 1.1M cubic yards of hard rock, move 9.4M cubic yards of dirt, and fill up to 150 feet of soil to
build this new residential community.
6. Builders profits and city's taxes are short term gains. A neighborhood lasts several generations.
Building good neighborhoods is an investment in making a great city. In Unit 2. there was a small
commercial area initially planned which was converted to Single Family Homes. Also in Unit 2,
proposed 16 (or 20) Estate Residential (0.01 - 0.8 units per acres) has been converted into 140
Single Family Homes (0.9 to 6 Units per acre). This has created houses with steep backyards which
cannot be used for any purpose, houses surrounded on three sides by other houses which are very
close too, etc.
7. Commercial area located within Schaefer Ranch development has been scrapped. Residents have
to drive about 3 miles to get basic amenities. There is no community center with activities like indoor
community gathering, indoor games, swimming pool, etc.
a
8. Builder profit optimization seems to be only goal of this proposal. By restricting number of units to
just one less less than 20, the builder has intelligently avoided Inclusionary Housing Requirements
and Public Art Provision requirements.
9. The street in Schaefer Ranch Unit 3 will be a Private Street. The maintenance and management of
the street will be by Home Owners Association. This cost will have to be shared by other home
owners. The residents who are not on this street will still have to contribute for maintenance and
management of this private street.
Respectfully,
Sunita Emmanuel
Resident of Schaefer Ranch
2
Jeff Baker
From: Sharon Marts
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 3:59 PM
To: 4111lMIMMMMMIMIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIgiPMOMOCaroline Soto; Linda Smith;
Jeff Baker
Cc: kerrie Chabot
Subject: Please vote no on more new homes! (To be read aloud at planning meeting)
Please vote NO tonight on the Schaefer Ranch rezone a parcel to homes. Let me repeat that-Please vote NO!
My family moved to Dublin in 2003 with cows behind our home and the expectation of always having a seat in an
"uncrowded" public school classroom whether there were homes behind us or cows in the future. I have seen our
tremendous growth in the Bay Area --especially those who work in Silicon Valley. I recognize that Dublin is an affordable
place for newcomers who commute from here by car or train --or who work here. But in good conscience, can you
really feel like you are doing a new Dublin resident a favor if you give them a home and then force their kids and veteran
Dublin residents into an overcrowded classroom?
My family feels that the explosive (and irresponsible)growth and poor planning to align educational needs with a
growing population for our city makes those of us who selected Dublin years ago feel like Dublin has done a "bait and
switch" on us. Our family is now actually considering a plan to leave here before our younger kids reach high school. I'm
sure we will have no trouble selling our home to another person who is unaware of the grave state our city has come to
with lack of planning for growth,
I feel sad for people buying a new home not knowing the details behind the community that they are joining--one that
is making overcrowding the "new normal". Not only that that,they might come to sense their presence is less
welcoming with every new tract of homes your planning commission forces through.
-Dr Sharon Marts, EdD
Gleneagles Dublin Ranch Neighborhood
Sent from my iPad
1
William D. Thomson Attorney at Law
1222 Stealth Street, Livermore, CA 94551 Tel: (925) 606-6725
Fax: (925)447-1078
October 27, 2015
Via email in care of
Debra.leclair@dublin.ca.gov
Planning Commission
City of Dublin
Re: Agenda Item 8.1 - Schaefer Ranch
Dear Planning Commission Members:
My office represents the Ferguson, Davilla and Fields families. My clients are owners of
property to the west of the Schaefer Ranch project. My clients currently have a 60 foot wide
easement that is impacted by the roadway named Schaefer Way on proposed Tentative Map
8136.
Please allow this correspondence to act as confirmation that my clients have no
opposition to the staff recommendations set forth in the Staff Report dated October 27, 2015, for
the approval of the project as long as the conditions of approval for Tentative Map 8136 for the
Schaefer Ranch Unit 3 Project are adopted.
The only additional comment my clients would make is that their easement is an
easement for a right of way for roadway purposes and for the construction, maintenance and
operation of all utilities in, under, over, along, and across the 60' wide easement. As a result, it
should be noted that the potential future installation of utilities by my clients may impact some of
the proposed developments along Schaefer Way such as sidewalks, trees, and other utilities that
could be installed if the conditions of approval for Tentative Map 8136 are met.
If you require any additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
William D. Thomson
WDT/lo
cc: Clients
Jeff Baker
From: Ravindra Sharma
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 4 39 PM
To: Jeff Baker
Subject PLPA 2012-00013
From
Man just and Ravi Sharma
ublin, CA 94568 Phoned sending email with following contents to
Jeff baker@dublin.ca.gov
If you want you can also consider sending such an email.
I will also be going to the hearing on Tuesday and give a written letter with this content
Project. PLPA 2012-00013 Schaefer Ranch
I oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Zoning.
1 City should have sizable number for new Estate Residential (0 01 -0 8 units per acres) Units.This will help Dublin
Residents with increased income find an upscale home within Dublin It is necessary to have affordable housing unit in
any city. Similarly, it is desirable to have upscale houses in which multi-millionaires and billionaires should be willing to
move into
2 The site is perfectly suited and plotted for Estate Residential houses Building Single Family Homes defies logic. For
Example, one such property is the complicated driveways that are being proposed in the new plan One driveway
connecting three houses There are many such features in the new proposal which go against the nature of terrain
3 Building high density housing on a street with down gradient with hills on both sides is dangerous In case of street
blockage Fire/Police/Ambulance will not be able to go in. Helicopters will also not be very useful because of higher
elevation on both sides.
4 Schaefer Ranch home owners pay for the GHAD By putting three times(6 to 19)the propose houses the probably of
any damage and the associated risk goes up drastically Schaefer Ranch home owners end up paying the claims So, it is
in the interest of Schaefer Ranch Home owners to minimize the risk.
5. It may not be out of place to mention that Schaefer Ranch has been built on a site that has reportedly had nearly 60
landslides Some have alleged that the project's developer had to blast nearly 1.1M cubic yards of hard rock, move 9 4M
cubic yards of dirt,and fill up to 150 feet of soil to build this new residential community
6. Builders profits and city's taxes are short term gains A neighborhood lasts several generations Building good
neighborhoods is an investment in making a great city. In Unit 2,there was a small commercial area initially planned
which was converted to Single Family Homes Also in Unit 2, proposed 16(or 20) Estate Residential (0.01 -0.8 units per
acres) has been converted into 140 Single Family Homes (0 9 to 6 Units per acre) This has created houses with steep
backyards which cannot be used for any purpose, houses surrounded on three sides by other houses which are very
close too, etc.
1
7 Commercial area located within Schaefer Ranch development has been scrapped Residents have to drive about 3
miles to get basic amenities There is no community center with activities like indoor community gathering, indoor
games,swimming pool, etc
8. Builder profit optimization seems to be only goal of this proposal. By restricting number of units to just one less less
than 20,the builder has intelligently avoided Inclusionary Housing Requirements and Public Art Provision requirements
9.The street in Schaefer Ranch Unit 3 will be a Private Street The maintenance and management of the street will be by
Home Owners Association This cost will have to be shared by other home owners.The residents who are not on this
street will still have to contribute for maintenance and management of this private street.
2