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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 10/12/83 Commissioner Getty indicated there would not be sufficient parking for medical or dentist offices so they could never be considered. Mr. Harris indicated that the downtown study shows how units could be designed on the property so that the coverage would be 25-35% depending on the type of office use. Commissioner Doherty said that most medical and dental offices are clustered in other parts of town and didn't foresee this type of use along Peters Avenue. Commissioner Doherty then referred to a letter received from Dolores Bengtson on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission talking about the space behind the old Police Department building on Main Street. The letter asks that this matter be put off until it is discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission relating to a possible park in the area. Mr. Harris said that letter was just received today. The public hearing was opened. Karen Campbell, 414 Division Street, spoke in opposition to the project. She didn't see why just because the traffic increased on Peters Avenue the zoning should be changed. She had discussion with the traffic engineer recently and found other areas in town with more cars than what are currently on Peters Avenue which are still zoned residential. Commissioner Getty said that some of the streets with a large amount of traffic and specifically Ray/Vineyard are dangerous. She stated small children ride bikes, play in the area and balls could go out into the street. She felt not to change the general plan and zoning would create an accident waiting to happen. Ms. Campbell did not agree and stated the people of the area were promised that when Peters Avenue went in no change in zoning would take place. Commissioner Getty responded that diversion of traffic from Main Street to Peters Avenue is the reason why the street was constructed. Lori Scott-Vintner, Pleasanton Downtown Association, commented on the proposal. She stated that downtown Pleasanton is undergoing change. She stated they are trying to maintain the heritage status of the area and are maintaing the exterior of buildings and their character. She would like to see both sides of Peters Avenue in conformance. The Downtown Association is concerned with keeping businesses close to Main Street and that this is the only way they can compete with Stoneridge and Dublin. She urged approval of the general plan amendment. Andy Shaper, 386 Division Street. He was opposed to the general plan amendment. He stated he has purchased a 90 year old house spending significant time and effort in its renovation and restoration with the understanding it was in a residential neighborhood and the area would have only residential uses. He said if the area is supposed to be commercial, one would think that this should have been done when Peters Avenue was approved. He concurred with staff recommendation. He felt the 'Heritage' theme would not just be for the downtown area and commercial buildings facades but for residential as well. -7- .._..... _. _.___.....__.._~.,..~.... ... .. ......... ._ .. .. ..~.._. _...,._~_ ,.__.. .. T.