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Lynn Bowers, East Bay Regional Parks, stated there are a lot of details that have to be worked out with regard to the General Plan. Jonathon Hammond, East Bay Regional Parks, indicated they were notified of the Preparation of the EIR on July 14, 1986, therefore, they would make an oral presentation with written comments to follow. Referring to Page 24, he said the document should be revised to conform to CEQA requirements and discuss any inconsistencies with regard to the project application and the City and Regional Parks plans. East Bay Regional Park's Master Plan should be included. The feasibility Study done for the Pleasanton Ridge should also be included. He presented a map overlaying the property of East Bay Regional Parks. He asked that the property they own and that which they will acquire be included in the General Plan. He asked that the property owned by East Bay Regional Parks be considered as Parks and Recreation. David Glenn, 5650 Foothill Road, felt there was insufficient notice given. He opposed annexation of properties west of Foothill Road to the City, particularly the area in which he lives. Foothill Road is a traffic hazard, with circulation to I-580/Hopyard Road being particularly difficult. He felt the EIR didn't adequately address the Calaveras Fault and impacts of earthquakes. He had concerns with erosion because of development. Sewage smell currently is a problem in the area. He had concerns with the preservation of wildlife and the fact that the west side of Foothill Road is densely inhabited. Eileen Weinreb, Bay Area Council, 847 Sansome Street, San Francisco, urged the City to increase housing for the area. Pleasanton is a major employment center which is generating a need for housing. The Bay Area Council suggests (1) an increase in residential capacity in the General Plan by changing Industrial, Commercial and Office to Residential, (2) elimination of the growth management program because such an ordinance has a negative effect, and (3) development of affordable housing. They also wanted to see a reservation made for sewer allocation to residential developments, and sub-regional planning with surrounding communities. On a personal note, Ms. Weinreb stated she agrees with earlier comments of the Design Review Board in that development of apartment units does not decrease property values. one must consider that property values in the area have escalated because of the increased employment in Pleasanton. Al Lafayette, 5137 Foothill Road, invited the Commissioners to visit his driveway and see how difficult it us to get onto Foothill Road. Traffic on Foothill Road is very heavy especially in the morning. Mr. Lafayette urged the Commission to do something about the heavy traffic conditions on Foothill Road. Mr. Lafayette asked about the mailing of the legal notices. Mr. Lee explained that several articles have appeared in the local - 3 -