His proposal to subdivide 66 acres into 19 lots for future homes has generated much support from neighbors living on or near Shady Lane, but it has also resulted in lengthy discussions by the commissioners.

On Nov. 9, the planning commission will continue discussion of the development of the Highlands of Los Gatos Subdivision.

For Harris this process, which started about three years ago, has been long, drawn-out and costly.

"Since the approval process started we have spent over $2 million to get to this point," Harris states in a letter written to the commission. "The meter is running on this project and at present we are spending in excess of $90,000 per month to carry the project."

In his letter, which was received on Oct. 6, he expresses frustration over some of the "vague concerns" addressed by commissioners, and questions some of their tactics.

"I merely seek to be treated fairly by the process," Harris writes. "At this point I am beginning to feel that perhaps there are certain commissioners who are purposely trying to curtail or worse yet derail this proposal."

So far, after two study sessions and a public hearing, the plan has evolved from 23 lots to 19 lots. At the last study session on Aug. 24, commissioners brought up the possibility of reducing that number to 18 lots. In addition, the number of trees that will be removed has been reduced from 400 to close to 100. Open space and scenic easement have also been increased.

From the beginning, Harris has offered to provide improved water conditions, fire access and hydrants to residents, which project neighbors, including Lynn Waters, Kim Hailey and Larry Turner, have expressed a need for.

"This is the only chance that we, the town and the community, will have to correct the deficient water supply conditions that have existed in the Gumtree, Drysdale, Shannon Road and Francis Oaks neighborhoods," Turner said.

"The town asks developers to work with neighbors, and in this particular case, the neighbors need a lot of help," Harris said.

Despite adhering to town building requirements and developing a project that has multiple community benefits, Harris said he is disappointed that the project has not yet been approved.

"All of these positive things and the commission is still struggling," Harris said. "Basically, we have done everything that has been required of us. What else needs to be done? I'm not sure."

The meeting starts at 6 p.m., but the first item on the agenda will be the discussion of American Apparel's proposal to set up a shop on N. Santa Cruz Avenue. Assistant director of community development Randy Tsuda said the commission will have the option to recommend the project to the town council, which has the final authority.