Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Dolan explained that there are multiple geographic designations surrounding the airport, some of <br /> which have certain restrictions. While the particular area proposed does not restrict schools, the state <br /> does require that any site within 2 miles of any airport receive specific approval. He noted that a good <br /> portion of the planning area would meet this same criteria and that Mohr Elementary is similarly located <br /> and was ultimately approved. <br /> Mayor Thorne asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that the school district's demographer's report included <br /> consideration of other residential projects that have been approved or are under construction within the <br /> city. <br /> Vice Mayor Brown referred to earlier suggestions by staff that an EIR becomes obsolete after <br /> approximately 5 years. <br /> Mr. Dolan clarified that 5 years, as a rule of thumb, is a reasonable point at which to evaluate the data <br /> used to prepare the report. <br /> Vice Mayor Brown thought this could be especially important considering how other regional <br /> development could affect the local community. <br /> Mr. Dolan said that has already been incorporated into the Draft EIR. <br /> Vice Mayor Brown acknowledged that the proposed school site is allowed by the Airport Protection <br /> Area and that the ultimate decision would lie with the state. Nonetheless, she felt that many members <br /> of the community would be concerned by a school being situated only 1.5 miles from the runway of <br /> small airport. She noted that Mohr Elementary is a bit further away at 1.7 miles. In response to staffs <br /> comments that Option 3 would forego the efforts of the Task Force, she said that part of the Task <br /> Force's role is to consider whether or not the proposed plan is good for the community and that <br /> ultimately that answer might be "no." She requested confirmation that the Task Force is comprised of <br /> landowners from the east side who likely stand to benefit from any development in the area. <br /> Mr. Dolan clarified that there are 2 east Pleasanton property owners on the Task Force. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked if the city is obligated to process any applications that might be submitted <br /> under the current zoning, assuming the Council was to halt this process tonight. She requested <br /> examples of what that might look like. <br /> Ms. Seto confirmed. <br /> Mr. Dolan explained that general industrial zoning would allow anything from warehouses to flex space <br /> with a combination of office and manufacturing uses. While the spectrum of uses and varieties of <br /> employment densities is broad, the use would be less intense than typical office or retail. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked how infrastructure for these theoretical applications would be funded. <br /> Mr. Dolan explained that certain improvements could be required as part of the development. However, <br /> that level of development would never be able to support the kind of major infrastructure such as El <br /> Charro Road or the school that is envisioned in the plan. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked if development under the current zoning would have a negative impact <br /> on any future housing mandates due to the increase in jobs. <br /> Mr. Dolan could not speculate but did say it would be less intense than traditional office use. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 6 of 15 May 19,2015 <br />