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along Valley Avenue and Stanley and upgrade the irrigation system in those areas. With regard to noise, Mr. Brodbeek advised that initially the applicant focused on the three neighborhoods of homes closest to the proposed sites. He advised that extensive noise surveys were done for these areas. He stated that the City has indicated concerns about the distant neighborhoods and they would like those areas to be studied. He advised that three noise studies have been completed, and that they have agreed to do a fourth study. Mr. Bredbeck noted that Enron wants to construct the facility in Pleasanton because this area is one of the foremost in the state with the need for supplemental power. He indicated that they had wan~ed to be online for summer 2001, because they feel that the chances for black-outs in this area next summer will be particularly real. He stated that the situation will be very critical in the summer of 2002. He reviewed a proposed timeline that would put the facility on line prior to the summer of 2002. He offered for representatives to meet with homeowner groups if they desire. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Jody Jamasin, 3436 Brandy Court, stated that she has not had much time to review the proposal. She advised that she lives in Vintage Hills and did not receive a notice. She expressed concern about the quality of air environment, and the transportation, storage, and accidental release of toxic and hazardous materials. She noted that she did not see anything in the staff report regardir~ an emergency plan. She stated that the noise impacts is one of her bigger concerns. She noted that they can hear the noise from the Shadow Cliff boat races and that she feels they already have enough noise generated from the quarries. She asked if the energy generated from the facility would be solely guaranteed for Pleasanton. Jay Penrod, 4011 Pimlico Drive, stated that he owns a house in the Shadow Cliff area, and that he believes the power plant is an excellent proposal, but not at this location. He advised that the 65-foot emission stack is not compatible with a local residential community. He expressed concerns about the noise impacts and stated that he believes the plant should be located in a remote area. He advised that he is concerned about the value of properties in Pleasanton decreasing if the plant is built at the proposed site. Bill Knight, 2983 Liberty Drive, advised that he is board member of the Shadow Cliff Homeowners Association. He noted concern about the aesthetics of the project, noting that he feels the stacks will be a deterrent in the area. He noted that with the construction of the proposed Ponderosa homes the area will become more residential. He expressed concern about the pollution, noting that there is currently a dust problem as a result of the gravel pits. He advised that he is also concerned about the noise impacts and the hours of operation. He questioned if there will need to be an emergency siren system like those in the refinery areas because nfthe use of hazardous materials. He suggested that the potential black-out issues may be a scare tactic, and asked if additional information from PG&E might make the situation clearer. Raqulb Khan, 3703 Reflections Drive, asked if there is data from PG&E that confirms that we will be facing some kind of black-out situations soon. He noted that the facility is not PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2000 Page 4