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PC: 7-17-75 -8- Powers, cont. subdivision should not be permitted here until subdivision services become available. Staff recommended denial with the finding that the proposal is premature in that services required for a subdivision are not available. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PROPONENTS: Chance Wong, engineer for this application, was present. He said he took over the engineering of this subdivision four months ago; the subdivision was first started about one year ago. The parcel contains 28 acres and Mr. Powers has his home on it. The proposal is to create a nice atmosphere for this subdivision. This revised subdivision proposal was reduced from 43 lots to 31 lots and each one to contain 30,000 sq. ft. He compared this subdivision to Morada Estates. This area is committed to residential development. He noted the mobilehome parks and the density of such development. Joseph Powers, 4800 Cherokee Rd. , was present and noted the circulation pattern and residential development in the area. He said that even though this is supposed to be an agricultural area there is a great amount of development here. He said he is a native of this area and has his home in this community. OPPONENTS: Phil Dykes, Cherryland Ave. , was present and objected to the proposal; there will be problems from access, drainage and sand in the water wells. Agricultural spraying is not compatible with the subdivision. This proposal will set a precedent for further division of the property in this neighborhood. Weber G. Fisher, 4728 E. Cherryland, was present and said he is unalterably opposed to the subdivision. He said that the walnut orchard in which the subdivision is to be located was neglected in anticipation of this development. Subdivision facilities are not available. This proposal will increase taxes in the area, will create problems with roads, traffic, dust and population density. He did not have an opportunity to review the 14 conditions recommended by the Development Committee. He requested a continuance. Mr. Fisher said his home is on a one acre parcel which he purchased in 1968 - the home was existing at that time. His home is served by a well and a septic tank and he has had to drill another well. Mr. Fisher was of the view that this area will gradually develop toward residential, however, the facilities are not presently available. Joe Sabatini, 5266 Cherokee Road, was present and said he owns 25 acres of cherries in close proximity to subject property. He felt that residents of the subdivision would take cherries and damage trees; that the subdivision would hamper his farming operation. He has had problems with the water table. Roxanna Dykes, 3603 Cherryland, was concerned over increased school enrollment from the subdivision; the school is already overcrowded. She was also concerned that the applicant may not abide by restrictions. Another developer (Italian Athletic Club ) did not meet a condition requiring a fence, Sharon Rath, 4035 Cherryland, stated the notification of this hearing was not adequate. Her property is five lots from subject property; she has one acre for her home and owns cows and horses; her land use would not be compatible with the subdivision. Mr. Fisher emphasized that drainage is a severe problem in this area, REBUTTAL: Mr, Wong said that this subdivision proposes only 31 units for this 28 acre parcel; the lots will be larger than city lots; they do not intend to create drainage