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f" storage sites to examine for PCB's and that there has been no discharge through the storm drain system that would be considered a hazardous material. He noted that Kaiser is required under State mandates to follow a closure of building process and a disclosure to any potential buyers of issues at site. Peter MacDonald, 400 Main Street, Suite 210, Pleasanton, noted he is not opposed to development of the site and he noted that Kaiser has been a good citizen ofPleasanton. He commented on safety issues and the large volume of traffic in this area between Junipero and Sonoma and staff's recommendation to not retain the median; however, he requested that if a median is retained, that a signal be installed at Sonoma. Rustum Broacha, 6396 Arlington Drive, expressed concern with the public notification process and noted he received the notice after the first meeting was conducted. He expressed concern with the traffic that will be generated from this development and increased traffic in his neighborhood. Mr. Plucker noted that notification of the hearing was sent to resident within a 1000 foot radius, published in the newspaper, and that neighborhood meetings were conducted. Mr. Broacha requested that the Commission continue this hearing, and reissue the notification, to a future date to allow more citizen participation. Mr. Broacha further expressed concern with the noise this development will generate. He inquired how this development will affect the daily traffic flow, and he requested that staff provide the location where the traffic volume readings were taken, and whether an environmental study will be conducted to address noise issues. In conclusion, he requested this item not be forwarded to the City Council until there is renotification to the public of the hearing. r Christine Steiner, 596 Hamilton Way, expressed support with the project and she stated she did receive notification of the project. She expressed concern with a previous Commission's decision to designate a portion of the median/sidewalk to residents care in the residential development between Sycamore and Arlington. She noted this area has not had the proper upkeep and requested once this area is developed there be some efforts to make homeowners responsible for this area. She spoke in favor of a traffic signal being installed at Arlington and Suno!. Ms. Steiner spoke in favor of Kaiser considering affordable housing on site, as discussed at a Housing Commission meeting. She noted that land is becoming a scarce commodity in Pleasanton. She requested that the Commission consider requiring the development to provide a piece ofland for affordable housing versus placing money in a affordable housing fund, as conditioned. Discussion ensued relating to restrictions being placed on developing residential sites on the development due to it being an industrial site and the number of people who live in Hacienda Business Park that work in the development. Diane Sass, 62 Hamilton Way, expressed appreciation to Kaiser for their prior maintenance of the facility and responsiveness to the neighbor's concerns. She expressed concern with the number of cars that will park at the proposed facility. She requested that the Commission consider reducing square footage of development to reduce the number of employees and the number of cars on site. She expressed concern with the amount of traffic and level of service in this area. She expressed concern with 40- foot setbacks of buildings near the lake and stated buildings should not be this close to the lake. She expressed concern with the noise that will be generated and that no EIR has been prepared. She r- concurred with Mr. Broacha and stated she did not receive notification of the meeting until after the fact. She requested that the Commission continue this meeting to a future date. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 12,2000 Page 10