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Minutes Planning Commission September 10, 1986 Mr. Fish discussed the helicopter service which will be provided on site. Concerning staff's comments to reorient the buildings, they will do that if they must, but prefer to have the structures oriented as shown on the plan. They have financing in place to be able to commence construction on the first phase of the development. Concerning the recent newspaper articles about John Muir dropping from the venture, Mr. Fish indicated that the project will continue to go forward and this change in partnerships will not effect the first, second, or third phase of the project. Chairman Lindsey then discussed condition No. 1 relative to the orientation of the Behavioral Medicine facility. Mr. Fish explained the building and patient treatment. The exterior has an 8 foot wall enclosing an exercise area for the patients. The project has been developed to orient facilities internally. Chairman Lindsey asked Mr. Fish whether or not he knew of any other medical facilities planned for the area. Mr. Fish indicated he didn't know of any and that the other site (Andrews Drive) is High Density Residential. The other phases of the development should be sufficient to handle all of the needs of the facility. Commissioner Michelotti asked about the residential care facility and whether or not the units would be occupied short term or long term. Mr. Fish indicated it is conceivable one could live in a unit long term. Commissioner Innes felt that the residential units would be competitive to the City's senior housing program and, therefore, couldn't support this aspect of the development. Commissioner Innes referred to a recent decision of the County Supervisors not to provide a trauma center. Mr. Fish indicated that the valley's trauma center is at Eden Hospital. Trauma centers are installed based upon population to justify them. Commissioner Innes expressed grave concern with their being no trauma center until the development of Phase 3. Mr. Fish explained paramedics contact doctors in determining whether an individual needs to be transported to a trauma center. Commissioner Innes discussed with Mr. Fish the partnership involved in the phased developments. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Lindsey was excited about this facility coming into the Pleasanton community. He congratulated Valley Memorial and City staff for their work in this regard. Commissioner Wellman discussed Condition No. 1 and supported staff's recommendation with regard to building orientation. Chairman Lindsey stated that the applicant doesn't seem to have strong feelings about it one way or the other. - 15 - _ ___ r