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permit review. He noted his desire for infrastructure being in place and realignment 0f Vineyard Avenue being completed before building of thc school is commenced. He expressed concern with the traffic issues relating to development of the school. He expressed support with splitting Lot 31. He expressed concern with the distribution of the LDR and MDR on the boundaries of Lots 27 and 28 and spoke in favor of reallocating the housing density for RMC Loncstar and providing Lot 27 with additional units. He spoke in favor of deleting the 100-room inn from Lot 28. He expressed concern with eliminating trails from the Plan. Further, he commented on the open space easements and stated he would be deferring to the legal department for a decision and noted that "forever" is a long time. He stated he was not in support of undergrounding of utilities along the existing Vineyard Avenue duc to the expense. He noted that the RMC Lonestar mining operation is an incompatible land use; however, if people persist in purchasing homes after mining operation disclosure has been provided, it is not the responsibility of the City; however, he felt the City should advocate a repeal of the mining act of 1872 at higher governmental levels. Chairperson Kumaran commended staff and the residents for their work on this project. He commented on the General Plan suggesting that the number of units in the project be 150 and noted that deviations from the General Plan should be clearly substantiated. He commented on the revenue, the costs associated with the infrastructure, keeping congestion down within the City and noted he would be in support of 150 units for the development. Further, he expressed support with Vineyard Avenue being kept at four lanes as specified in the General Plan, and traffic speed being reduced to 35 miles an hour. Further, he suggested that the Police Department provide extra enforcement of reduced speed in this area. He commended staff on their initiative in resolving issues on Lot 3. He spoke in support of the daycare center due to the need for childcare in Pleasanton; however, he stated he was not convinced daycare should have 240 children and noted he would be in favor of 125 children for the daycare facility. He spoke in support of a visual analysis being required for all development. He expressed support for Lot 31 being allocated two home-sites. Chairperson Kumaran expressed his support for organic farming, due to proximity of vineyards to the school and residences. He expressed concern with the Medium Density Residential that is proposed for the project and noted that the Lonestar mining activity could halt the entire project. He expressed concern with having a mining operation in close proximity to school and residences. He noted that people's health and safety is an important issue and that disclosure of mining activity is not adequate mitigation. Commissioner Kumaran urged the City Council to examine issues relating to mining activities, and that mining operations be ceased before development of this project. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Maas, to adopt the resolution contained in Attachment 5 recommending approval of the Final EIR documents (Draft EIR, Response to Comments, CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations). ROLLCALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioner Cooper and Maas Chairperson Kumaran and Commissioner Sullivan None Commissioners Kameny and Roberts PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 April 28, 1999