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Minutes Planning Commissio. 2/13/85 The motion to continue was seconded by Commissioner Lindsey and approved 4 to 1 with Commissioner Wilson dissenting. Commissioner Wilson suggested that the City get tree surveys on all of the properties for which they propose to change the zoning. Mr. Harris explained that the General Plan and zoning changes were proposed by an advisory committee with applications initiated by the Planning Commission. The Chairman indicated that General Plan amendment applications and rezoning applications for the same property would be heard at the same time but acted upon separately. GP-85-1, City of Pleasanton Application of the City of Pleasanton to Land Use designation of an approximately at 553, 539 and 571 St. John Street from to High Density Residential. A negative environmental impacts will also be consi~ amend the General Plan 2.25 acre site located Commercial and Offices declaration of lered. RZ-85-1, City of Pleasanton Application of the City of Pleasanton to rezone an approximately 3.0 acre site located at 539, 553, and 571 St. John Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to the RM-1500 (Multiple-family Residential) District or any other zoning district consistent with the General Plan. A negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Mr. Harris presented the staff reports indicating that the subject site is Villa Armando property. The 3/4 acres open the Arroyo Del Valle should remain Public Health and Safety. The purpose of the proposed change is to use the remainder of the property for High Density Residential. Commissioner Innes then asked Mr. Harris to refer to the wall map as these various downtown properties are discussed. Mr. Harris completed with this request. Commissioner Lindsey asked about the Trimmingham property and why it is not considered for High Density Residential. Mr. Harris indicated that the Committee recommended it stay commercial. The public hearing was opened. Marlene Hadley, 648 St. John St. would like to see the winery preserved. She is concerned that High Density Residential would have a negative impact on the people living down the street. She acknowledged that it is a mixed use neighborhood and there are not too many problems, but does not desire to have more propertychanged. Chairman Doherty asked Ms. Hadley if she has talked to any members of the Citizens Advisory Committee which made recommendations on these subject properties. Ms. Hadley indicated she had talked to Mr. Elsnab with whose opinion she does not agree. Diana Bonnano didn't have time to discuss the matter with her but she indicated that if given more time, perhaps she would have made different recommendations. Chairman - 6 - •r