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. . . , Space Element. David Jones, 160S Rose Avenue, feels the Fairgrounds are owned by the County, but are under the management of the Fairgrounds management. He believes this ground falls within the City's annexation policy, it is a nontaxable entity. Staff advised that the ownership and management of the Fairgrounds could be added to the General Plan, and further advised Mr. Jones that the fairgrounds is already annexed to the City. Commissioner Hovingh inquired if the City gets a portion of the sales tax revenues. Mr. Beougher advised the City gets a type of in-lieu fee calculated on the satellite and horse racing wagering throughout the state and during the course of the Fair. That money is collected from the State. Page 106 of the EIR, Table 9: Mr. Jones feels it is wrong to imply that the homeowners in the Rose A venue area want the road extension. He stated he has petitions signed by all but two property owners stating they do not want Rose Avenue extended. Staff advised that the Pinal EIR could be modified that the property owners have not requested the extension of Rose Avenue to Valley Avenue. Mr. Jones feels that he is limited in requesting higher densities because the Fairgrounds controls the easements and his access. He feels the Fairgrounds wants to limit development, and in so doing, is denying the extension of Rose Avenue. Mr. Jones feels that Pleasanton Avenue to Bernal Avenue is more direct than Hopyard to Hansen to Valley Avenue. Mr. Jones understands a roadway immediately south of the arroyo is not possible. Staff advised the word "immediately" could be deleted. The Commission agreed with this modification. The second option is for a road across the Fairgrounds, and he feels this is no option because Pleasanton has no legal right to obtain an easement. Also, demanding funding from the affected properties without greatly increasing the densities does not justify the expense to the affected properties. Mr. Jones further believes that the extension of Rose Avenue is a benefit to the Downtown, and the Downtown should, therefore, share in the cost of the extension. Lorelei Tolvtvar, 1993 Greenwood Road, feels there should be another middle school in the City. She also does not approve of the extension of Valley Avenue across the San Francisco property feeling it will add too much congestion. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED ~ Commissioner Barker asked what is done, according to the EIR, when noise levels exceed standards. Considerable discussion ensued over the topic of over-the-standard noise levels. Commissioner Barker is afraid by her acceptance of the Em, she is also saying that no Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 May 13, 1996