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the East Bay Regional Park District changes the basis for develo . g a plan compared to the earlier Ridgelands Committee effort. She believes that the Stee . g Committee has been given an impossible task and that the Committee needs to look at all the issues. She further felt the Agreement had a problem if it was intended to require i lementation by future initiatives. Commissioner Hovingh questioned the PCC control over transmi sion towers/satellite stations. Mr. Beougher replied that while jurisdictions may give nput regarding these uses, the FCC has regulatory power. Commissioner Hovingh stated that he would not be pleased to s the kind of grading and earth movement necessary to establish a golf course on the Ridge He expressed concerns regarding the Joint Powers Agreement. He stated that he would I ke to see the cost to furnish water and sewer services to the lots of record. Mr. Swift advised the Commission that water and sewer services are extended at the user's/develope 's cost and that, as enterprise accounts, on-going costs are fully covered by service c arges. Commissioner Pinch stated that he does not see the urgency in ac . ng on this issue this evening or even next week. He advised that he is disappointed th t the General Plan Committee is now the Ridgelands Committee. He supports the pI' perty owners and their rights to their property, and believes that open space should be pu chased from the property owners. He advised that he does not support the Joint Powers Ag eement concept and believes that it is unrealistic to expect agreement among three mu . cipalities. He stated that he sees a need for representation of the property owners and that e scope and size of the area needs to be addressed. He would like to see the Commissio go on record that it would only address a planning area of what can be seen from the Valley oor, including lots that may extend over the top of the Ridge. Chairman McGuirk stated that he feels that a boundary to the top f the Ridge is appropriate for Pleasanton's planning area and control. He advised that he ti Is the Ridgelands Review process should not delay the Committee's work of reviewing the eneral Plan. He expressed concern regarding the Joint Powers Agreement, noting that he beli yes that the parties to this. agreement are putting their destinies in the hands of others. He f er advised that he would like to hear from the Steering Committee regarding these is ues. Chairman McGuirk invited discussion regarding the next step the om mission should take in this process. It was noted that the General Plan Update Steering ommittee is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 19, to review the plan. Mr. Swift advised at the Commission's comments would be given to the Steering Committee. Commissioner Hovingh stated that he does not feel additional mee ngs are necessary and that this issue can be scheduled for the July 28 meeting. He further s ted that if a special meeting is needed the Commission should have one month's notice Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1993 Page 9