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Railroad tracks on the east and Sunol Boulevard on the west from <br />"Open Space" to "Office" or to any other land use designation found <br />appropriate by the City. A negative declaration of environmental <br />impacts was also considered. <br />Mr. Harris reviewed the staff report. <br />The public hearing was opened. <br />J. Jack Bras, 90 Mission Drive, represented Mr. Vandenberghe and <br />urged approval of this general plan change. <br />Dennis Glafkides, 737 Happy Valley Road, spoke representing the <br />Alisal Improvement Club. He stated the homeowners of the area are <br />opposed to the General Plan change and annexation of the property. <br />Further he stated the land is not appropriate for office development <br />and that there are two offices across the street which are long in <br />length, near the road and aesthetically not attractive. He stated <br />the homeowners have concerns with traffic. <br />Commissioner Lindsey asked what Mr. Glafkides would like to see on <br />the property. Mr. Glafkides responded that he would like to see it <br />remain open space. <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />The Commission then discussed the size of the parcel and storm <br />drain on the property which is not a recorded easement. Mr. Bras <br />said the site is buildable with about a 2500 sq. ft. building and <br />urged approval of the general plan amendment. He said they are <br />running sewers to the new buildings and are stubbing utilities for <br />this particular site. <br />Commissioner Jamieson stated it is a question as to "where do we <br />stop?" He said he never supported these developments, i.e. Caroline. <br />He said their project was approved a couple of years ago and they <br />have never done anything and their property is now eroding. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Doherty, seconded by Chairperson <br />Getty that the negative declaration for GP-81-5 be recommended for <br />approval because changing the general plan land use designation would <br />not have a significant adverse negative effect on the environment. <br />ROLL CALL VOTE <br />Ayes: Commissioner Doherty and Chairperson Getty <br />Noes: Commissioners Jamieson, Lindsey and Wilson <br />Absent: None <br />Abstain: None <br />Resolution No. 2087 was then entered and adopted recommending denial <br />of the negative declaration prepared for case GP-81-5. <br />-11- <br /> <br />