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residential acreage for the four 10ts that have Medium Density Residential. Further, that the section "Off-Site Vineyard Avenue Traffic Noise Mitigation'* be amended to read, 40 miles per hour (mph) to 35 mph instead of 30 mph). In conclusion, Mr. Rasmussen noted that staffs recommendation is to receive public input on any remaining matters relating to the project and then adopt the resolution contained in Attachment 5 recommending approval of the updated Final EIR document (Draft EIR, Response to Comments, CEQA Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations); adopt the resolution contained in Attachment 6 recommending approval of the updated Environmental Impact Mitigation Monitoring Program; conduct "straw votes," as necessary, on Specific Plan related provisions which the Commission may potentially want to amend; adopt the updated resolution contained in Attachment 7 recommending approval of the Draft Specific Plan, as may be amended; and, adopt the resolution contained in Attachment 8 recommending approval of the PUD Rezoning/Pm-Zoning. Discussion ensued relating to the RMC Lonestar mining operations, the number of children to be enrolled in the proposed daycare center, and reduction of speed from 40-35 miles an hour on Vineyard Avenue east of Bemal Avenue. Jonathan Stem, Bay Area Economics, provided a brief overview of the economic feasibility analysis and fiscal impact analysis reports for the project and highlighted key areas contained in the reports including costs associated with undergrounding utilities, residential land value, infrastructure cost burden, and financial feasibility of project. Discussion ensued relating to the financial feasibility of project with 189 homes being developed, whether other alternatives contained in the EIR had been analyzed, the project not being fiscally balanced at General Plan build out, whether the financial analysis included consideration of the SFWD Bemal property and how a reduction of homes being developed would impact the financial feasibility of project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED David Harris, 1331 California Boulevard, Walnut Creek, representing the Fagliano property, expressed concern that the staff and Commission were recommending a reversal of a portion of the Draft Specific Plan in not allowing subdivision of Lots 29, 30, and 31. He noted that staff was in support of this measure until the March 23rd meeting after hearing comments from Mr. Randy Harris who had commented on the 1984 Alameda County Zoning Ordinance which precluded the original subdivision of Lots 29, 30 and 31. Mr. David Harris noted that the City has spent a gmat deal of time, energy and money in determining the Draft Specific Plan and requested that the City approve the Specific Plan, which allows for the subdivision of Lot 31, and not be bound by the County ordinance. Pam Chrisman, 1944 Vineyard Avenue, provided an overview of the events that have taken place relating to the Vineyard Corridor Specific Plan over the past ten years. She noted her desire to be able to subdivide her property three ways to enable her children to live there on separate parcels when the property is passed on. She expressed concern with the Commission designating the colors to be used on houses. She commented on the Foley Ranch operation and suggested larger lot size for properties. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 April 28, 1999