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Commissioner Wright reiterated his opinion that information currently being acquired is not being used and that the results are well within the stated parameters. ~ Commissioner Cooper stated that he feels the commitment to conduct the monitoring was a contract with the City and he stills sees an advantage to having this data. He commented that if the Business Park was closer to buildout, he would be more sympathetic. Commissioner Kumaran stated that he is concerned that the Park is only at 80% buildout and with the uncertainty of what the remaining 20% will be. He advised that he feels it is unnecessary to continue the noise monitoring, but is reluctant to suspend the air and water quality monitoring. In response to Chair Barker's question, it was confirmed that Zone 7 would be assuming responsibility for selected wells. Commissioner Dove stated that it is reasonable to assume that there is no need to continue the monitoring of noise and air quality. He suggested that consideration be given to having BART provide financial support for the air quality monitoring. He felt the conditions could be reworded to require the monitoring to be reactivated should extenuating circumstances deem it necessary. Commissioner Cooper suggested that air monitoring continue for two or three more years until the Park is closer to buildout. Chair Barker asked if the City has an enviromnental monitoring committee to review this type of information. Mr. Iserson advised that the enviromnental monitoring committee was disbanded several years ago. Chair Barker indicated that there may be a need to reinstate the committee. Commissioner Lutz stated that he felt there was no need to continue the noise monitoring program and that he was comfortable with the monitoring Zone 7 would be doing on the water quality. He suggested that further study should be given to finding a way to reduce the cost of the air quality monitoring; perhaps through a local college with an enviromnental program. He advised that he feels it would be regrettable to lose this string of data. Chair Barker advised that Mr. Paxson should come in with a proposal for a reduced air monitoring program. A motion was made by Commissioner Kumaran, seconded by Commissioner Wright, recommending approval of the draft Negative Declaration prepared for Case PUD-81-30-38M and PUD-85-8-15M. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Cooper, Kumaran, Lutz, Wright and Chair Barker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC 97-48 was entered and adopted recommending approval of the draft Negative Declaration prepared for Case PUD-81-30-38M and PUD-85-8-15M. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 May 28, 1997