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JULY 16, 1999 DRAFT MINUTES Commissioner Sullivan requested that Page 8, fourth paragraph, include the comments of the commissioners relating to the CEQA process. MEETING OPEN FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM WHICH IS NOT ALREADY ON THE AGENDA Robert Cordtz, 262 West Angela, expressed concern with the movement of soil on the San Francisco Bemal property where the new school is to be built without studies for radionuclides being conducted by the City of San Francisco. Further, he inquired as to the status of the original soil sample, whether property has been annexed into the City, and rules for annexation. Ms. Seto noted that the school district is a separate entity and the City of Pleasanton has no regulatory authority over the School Board's decisions. Discussion ensued relative to the Commission providing a statement to the School Board relating to the San Francisco Bernal property and Ms. Seto noted this can be agendized for discussion and action at a future meeting. Commissioner Kameny requested this item be agendized for discussion at a meeting when the whole Commission is present. Commissioner Roberts requested that staff obtain and provide copies of the School Board's minutes where this item was discussed. Chairperson Kumaran requested that staff provide the Commission with a report containing background information and recent events that have occurred in relation to the San Francisco Bemal property. Commissioner Sullivan requested that this item be agendized for discussion at the August 25, 1999 Commission meeting. Further, Chairperson Kumaran noted he would prefer the Commission make their comments relating to the San Francisco Bernal property at an upcoming meeting. Mr. Cordtz further expressed concern with the dumping of fluid, that smelled of sewage, from trailers at the Alameda County Fairgrounds into City of San Francisco sources that run into the Arroyo. He noted he reported this dumping to the City police, fire department, City Council, Zone 7 water agency, and the County Board of Health, and that he requested a report from the City Council relating to inspection of this matter. Ms. Seto noted that City staff will be meeting with the County Department of Health staff, the City of San Francisco, Fairground staff, and Zone 7 water agency staff to discuss this item and to ensure it does not happen in the future. Further, she noted that due to this dumping occurring on County land, there may not have been a report prepared. Jack Dove, 3263 Vineyard Avenue, #114, expressed concern with applicants ignoring rules, regulations, or zoning laws in constructing buildings and with the Commission's inability to correct problems after projects are built. He noted that the Kaufman and Broad project on Ray Street was approved with the condition of approval that the builder was required to install landscaping between the houses and the railroad right-of-way and installation of a trail from the end of the bridge to Ray Street to fulfill requirements of the General Plan. He noted that due to the County's refusal to permit the City to use the railroad right-of-way, that Kanfman and Broad has been unable to fulfill the conditions that the Commission has required. Further, that the project is almost at the completion point without conditions PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 August 11, 1999