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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 11/9/83 Page 7 Bill Lenson, 3950 Stanley Boulevard, indicated he is the insurance agent for the Stoneridge Townhomes. He was concerned with outside people using the swimming pools and if the property in question were high density residential this would be problematic with this concern. From a personal standpoint Stoneridge Drive is a main entrance into Pleasanton and didn't feel this would make an attractive entrance into Pleasanton. He asked that the traffic reports be studied first. Mr. Carboni, 7482 Stonedale, stated that the lack of participation in 1981 from the residents was due to the fact that there were no adjacent residents and the property was all owned by Stoneson. Anthony Manov, 7507 Homewood Court, stated that trying to make aleft-turn from Stonedale to Springdale going southbound is extremely difficult. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, stated he is neither for nor against the application, but can sympathize with the homeowners in the. area. Concerning the necessitity to trade off high density residential, he stated that Pico/Tawny has nine acres, half of which will be high density. Mr. Harris indicated that this has not yet been approved by the City Council. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lindsey asked about the two traffic reports prepared for this area. Mr. Warnick indicated that the two reports are in complete conflict with one another, but that it is clearly shown that whether the property is high or medium density residential, the impact on the intersection is negligible with regard to this particular piece of property. He said that there are other things to consider with regard to development of this property and traffic is just one of them. Commissioner Lindsey stated he didn't like the project when it was presented because of traffic, congestion, etc. but that it would make sense to him that medium density residential would be consistent with development already in the area. Commissioner Lindsey could not see any reason to change his mind on the matter as he stated that he voted to initiate the general plan amendment previously. Commissioner Wilson said the last time this matter was heard, there was no representation from the property owner. Mr. Art Schumacher indicated he was not made aware of that meeting. Mr. Harris stated that initiations of general plan amendments are not advertised and that this is the first public hearing on the property relative to the general plan change as initiated by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Getty said she was the one no vote for the general plan amendment and still feels the property should be high density residential. She said the plan could be addressed when one is received. She felt high density would make a good buffer and agrees with comments made of staff. She felt the LOS would be the same for the intersection whether high or medium density homes were built on the subject parcel. Concerning people using the Stoneridge Townhomes swimming pool and grounds, she felt it could be made secure by the owners. Commissioner Jamieson supported the homeowners at the last meeting and could see no reason to change his mind on this matter at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Lindsey, seconded by Commissioner Doherty that the negative declaration prepared for Case GP-83-8 be adopted inasmuch as project approval would have no significant adverse effect on the environment. -7-