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Bill Wheeler, owner Black Tie Transportation on Johnson Drive, spoke about the SEIR for the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone and asked City staff to consider some issues that weren't covered by the SEIR such as Johnson Drive and Stoneridge entrance/exit and how it would accommodate the number of additional vehicles commuting to that area. Traffic is already congested and adding this project will provide a bigger issue. Another area not addressed is 580/680. Currently, getting off and on these freeways are difficult and delays will only increase with the addition of any big box retailer such as Costco or Walmart. While Mr. Wheeler is all for adding a retail store in the proposed area, he feel that adding venues such as restaurants, stores, etc., would benefit the entire community. Allen Roberts spoke about the amount of "PP" discussion that will occur at the meeting. Mr. Roberts requested of the council to take appropriate steps to avoid future PP discussions by defining the guidelines for future projects at the start of a project rather than applying at the end of a project. He requested the city include defining bridges, which encompass mapping the remaining hillsides and obtaining public approval that slopes should include defining the meaning of 25 percent. Robin Barnes, small business owner, stated that he finds it interesting that the city presented a proclamation for small businesses, yet is planning to add a big box retail store such as Costco to the community. Mr. Barnes went on to state that small business owners have gone through some hardships but continue making Pleasanton a wonderful place to live and businesses' will be hurt by the addition of a big box retail store. Mayor Thorne stated that the Council is not allowed to discuss any happenings occurring on Johnson drive at the meeting and is unaware of any proposal for Costco to which Councilmember Brown stated that the Planning Commission just finished the public comment period for the environmental impact report on the EDZ and zone option that are reflected on the EDZ plan. One options does include club retail and Costco has expressed interest, but has not submitted an application. Councilmember Narum also stated that the decision to continue with this project has not been finalized as of yet and there will be a joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission to be held in January to review the comments received. If the EDZ is approved, the Commission will decide on whether or not to go with the subsequent uses that are currently authorized through the zoning, to just do design review or subject larger uses such as the club retail to a much more comprehensive application process. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 10. Continued from November 3, 2015 - Public Hearing: PUD-25, Greenbriar Homes/Lund Ranch II — Consider introduction of ordinances (1) approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning and Development Plan approval to construct 50 single-family, two story homes and related improvements on the approximately 194.7-acre Lund Ranch II property located at 1500 Lund Ranch Road at the end of Lund Ranch Road, and (2) Development Agreement to vest entitlements for the project; and approval of a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the project Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan presented the agenda report. The proposed site plan includes 48 single family homes ranging in size from 4,123 to 4,280 square feet and two estate lots to be located on Lund Ranch Road extension. This project would include one proposed street connection to Lund Ranch Road with no other connections to take place. Mr. Dolan noted the biggest issue that arose from this project is the road access, which currently includes only Lund Ranch Road. There are however, eight alternatives evaluated by the EIR, with four being more likely to be considered. The four include: (1) connecting to Lund Ranch Road as proposed, (2) connecting to both Lund Ranch Road and Sunset Creek Lane, (3) divide the project into two with City Council Minutes Page 3 of 15 November 17,2015