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view from the top of Hopkins Way over to the Bonde Ranch. He was opposed to any construction on "F" street and felt it would be a crime to do so. He thought the proposed density was too high; that development should be limited to a certain number of homes. The next best plan would be to have about 40 homes built, but not until the Williamson Act had run its natural course. He felt that staff has done a good job on some areas of the proposed project, but not enough on others. He asked why there is such a big hurry for approval. Don Temple, 6409 Alisal, represented the Alisal Improvement Association. He said he attended a meeting two weeks ago regarding N. Sycamore Road and said he heard the same people as tonight express their opinions. He said he is hearing the same problems expressed about traffic as he did at that meeting. He understands that this project has no provisions to keep traffic from dumping onto the N. Sycamore area. He also thought no provisions have been made to avoid massive grading, and cited several places in Pleasanton where much grading had been done. He felt the issue of groundwater had not been properly addressed and thought it was a serious issue to consider. He wondered if anyone had ever checked the water tank to see if there is a leak in it or in the lines. He proposed that this project access Bernal Avenue, with no access to the north, and felt this would better distribute traffic. He urged that no action be taken until these issues were settled. Chairman Mahern closed the hearing for a 10 minute break. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. COMMENTS REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF THE WILLIAMSON ACT Doug Calkins, 5622 San Jose Drive, urged that the Act not be canceled. If the Act is canceled, he urged the Commission to not approve the project as it currently stands. If the project is approved, he urged them to consider safety issues related to "E" and "H" Courts that intersect Bernal Avenue. He wondered if the geology report addressed the fact that there has been a 5-year drought and how rains when they come will affect the same area and those around it. He thought that the Heritage Oaks should be preserved at all costs and that the developer should have to work around them. He did not think one Heritage tree could be replaced by six seedlings. Bill Spain, 1068 Hancock, stated he supported the preservation of the Williamson Act until it ran its natural course. He did not think the project should be rushed through and felt this was being done. He did not think there is evidence to cancel the Act. In regard to topography on the site, he said the EIR states MINUTES PLAIlHING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1991 Page 11