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public ROW during the Fair. He noted support for Condition No. 6 which requires disclosure statements with the following additional language: "The Fair respectfully requests that disclosures be placed in the Assessment District, the CC&R's, and a separate recordable instrument and that the wording of the disclosures are subject to review and approval by the Fairgrounds." He questioned who owns the sewer line under the Fairgrounds. Mr. Plucker advised that the City owns that line and that staff is requesting an upside flow meter on the line so the amount of flow going into the Fairgrounds can be measured and appropriately charged. Mr. Pickering requested that the downstream meter be checked for calibration. Mr. Pickering asked that Condition No. 15 be modified to include review and approval by the Fairgrounds of the final height, material, design and placement of the visual barrier. He noted that he believes the location cannot be determined until the actual location of the heritage trees is determined. He stated that the staff report states that the developer would be willing to place a bond for the construction of the wall if the 1.8-acre parcel is developed, and they would suggest that the developer place the bond. He expressed concern about "fence jumpers" during the Fairground events, and stated that a fence eight feet tall (without the existing barbed wire) would prevent access. He provided photographs of the current Trumark development and expressed concern that heritage trees are being damaged. He recognized that that Nolans have been wonderful neighbors and stated that they believe SurnmerHill is doing an outstanding job of trying to continue the relationship with the Fairgrounds, but he noted that several land use issues still exist. Mr. Picketing spoke to these issues as referenced in his letter submitted this evening. He noted that the Fair Board's Building and Grounds Committee is scheduled to meet on September 29, at 6:00 p.m., he invited staff or the developer to attend to address the Committee. He noted that the Fair Board meets on October 12 at 7:30 p.m. He asked for an opportunity to participate on the design end of the project. In response to a question from Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Plucker advised that Condition No. 6 has a requirement for a disclosure statement. He noted that staff would be happy to share the statement with Fair staff to be sure that it accurately represents future and existing uses. Mr. Picketing indicated that they would be happy to provide input and comments. Discussion ensued related to the wall height for the Trumark development, and the proposed height and materials for the wall for the SummerHill project. Greg Taylor, 4788 Fair Street, stated that he opposes the project for three reasons. He noted the first is the traffic impacts, stating there is already too much traffic on Fair Street and Division. He stated that the added traffic adds a safety hazard to his children, in that they do not have a backyard, and their playground is in the front yard. He advised that this is the only place in Pleasanton where you can live Downtown and get a feeling of living in the country. He stated that this project will destroy that feeling. Peter Krulevitch, 1122 Division Street, reported that Craig Champion spoke with a group of the neighbors, showed them the original plan for 39 homes, and listened to the neighbors' concerns. He advised that the people along Division Street indicated that they wanted single-story homes abutting their lots. He commented that they are appreciative that this was included in the plan and that the number of homes was decreased, with only only three homes along their back yards. He noted that the staff report states that the neighbors are generally in support of the project, but he stated that all of the neighbors he has spoken to would prefer not to have the development for the reasons stated by Mr. Taylor, although they appreciate having the opportunity to provide input regarding the plan that has been PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9 September 22, 1999