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Concerned about the potential emergency situation if the plant is unstaffed. He asked what safeguards are there if there is a problem. Would like a noise study in Kottinger Ranch, upper Vintage Hills, and the Vineyard area. The storm drain and landscaping plans are still being reviewed Questioned the location of the project. Suggested that a full EIR be done. Applications should be dovetailed with PG&E's application. Commissioner Kameny noted that there are too many unknowns about the project. Commissioner Maas stated that she is concerned about the power needs for next summer. She stated that she felt this might have been the answer to the situation, but she needs to be assured that the community will truly be experiencing the brown-outs and black-outs by next summer. She believes that we need to look at all of the alternatives to determine the safest alternatives for our city and children. She stated that she has a lot of concerns and questions about this application, but the bottom line is that we need to look at the whole picture to see what is necessary and what we are going to do about it. The following issues and questions were raised by Commissioner Maas: Will Pleasanton get all of the power generated by the plant? Should all of Pleasanton receive notice? Is there another way to accomplish the notice? (Maybe a sign on a major thoroughfare.) An EIR is needed in order to address all of the questions. Commissioner M-as stated that she feels all of the alternatives need to be considered before they proceed. Commissioner Arkin stated that he shares the concerns voiced this evening. The following issues and questions were raised by Commissioner Arkin: Concerned about the environmental issues related to water, noise, visual impacts, and air quality. The application needs a full EIR. Concerned about the mount of capacity the facility will provide. He noted that it can supply enough energy for a community twice the size of Pleasanton, and, therefore, he does understand why a plant of this size is necessary to help with the needs during peak demand. Would like to see a financial analysis for the proposed facility. Plant will produce a lot of negative environmental impacts and he is not sure that this is the best deal for Pleasanton. Need to do what is best for the City to provide electricity that is environmentally friendly and cost effective. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to have a joint workshop of the Planning Commission and the City Council to discuss the problem and come up with a strategy for a series of things that should be done to gather information for the development of a plan. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2000 Page 10