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John Lyons, 3943 Promenade Way, stated that he did not receive a notice and has not had a lot of time to prepare. He noted that he believes the project needs a full independent and impartial Environmental Impact Report. He questioned why a permanent power plant is needed if PG&E plans to improve the infrastructure to import power. He asked why the power cannot be obtained through the addition to the wind farm. He noted that a fossil fuel plant will have implications on the environment. He asked what other alternatives have been looked at. He noted that if the power plant is absolutely necessary, why was this site chosen and why wasn't it proposed for a site on the peripheral of the City. Ron Kane, 3679 Canelli Court, asked if this is one of two facilities planned for this intersection. Mr. Pavan noted that PO&E has submitted a preliminary review application for a facility north of the Arroyo off of Bemai Avenue. Mr. Kane noted that his initial concern was noise, but he has now heard the additional concerns expressed by the audience. He advised that there are plans for the wind farms that will decrease the number of windmills, but increase the capability. He asked that the citizens be provided the courtesy of due diligence. Scott Ose, 3730 Reflections Drive, stated that he wants to tell Enron that the residents do not want the plant in their backyard. He noted that as an energy broker, Enron will sell the energy to the highest bidder and that he did not hear any benefits in the slide presentation. He expressed disgust that Euron plans to profit off of the health, environment, and noise level of the residents. He commented that noise and pollution are the critical issues. Sondra Bierre, 980 Riesling Drive, questioned how the negative declaration could state that the pollution is insignificant because purchasing pollution credits will mitigate it. She expressed coneeras about the noticing, noise, hours of operation, air pollution, water, sewer, and decreasing property values. She stated that she would like to see additional air pollution studies and an EIR completed for this project. She questioned the use of natural gas for the facility, noting that she would like to see more environmentally friendly options used, such as solar or wind. She advised that she feels the one-acre site is too small for this type of plan and would like to see another more environmentally friendly use for this site. Kent Pryor, 3425 Bemai Avenue, questioned whether it is accurate to infer that the noise study graphs show Vineyard Mobile Villa and other neighborhoods averaging over 60 dBA most of the day. He referenced the August 24 addendum and asked what happens when you add the additional over 60 dBA to the 40 dBA. He noted that there should be one more step that adds the ambient to the pollution. He asked about the feasibility of using the other end of the property. He noted that he understands the need and was ready to indicate a conditional approval until he h~ard about the PG&E application closer to the Arroyo. Brien Traynor, 3697 Locke Court, commented that there is no way that the plant can be built and where the power is going can be documented. He asked if the plant was built, would it mitigate the need for new transmission lines. He statecl that he feels the proposal is flawed and the landscaping is not adequate. He advised that 15-gallon trees will not provide appropriate mitigation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2000 Page 6