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of environmental impacts was also considered. Mr. Harris reviewed the staff report, stating that the staff and developer have agreed to all of the conditions proposed with the exception of No. 5 relating to the height of the structures. He further requested that an additional condition be added to this and other developments: "That the developer shall agree to pay his fair share of an economic analysis of the north Pleasanton area. Total cost of said analysis to range in price between $5,000 to $20,000." Robert Meyer, 1950 Domingo Road, Fullerton, the applicant, addressed the Commission. He stated he and his planning group have been working on this project for 10 months, urged approval of the 14-story tower. He said consideration has been given to both on-site and off-site improvements. He spoke to various conditions imposed by staff; No. 62, 63 and 64; No. 6 on Page 7, he cited several reasons why it was necessary to have minimum setbacks; No. 4 on Page 7, he said this is difficult for them to deal with because of economics as it deals with an open-ended commitment; streets, fire department, etc. He said this condition has him worried. Regarding Condition No. 5 concerning the height limitation of 5 stories as suggested by staff - he stated that visibility from freeways is important. He spoke to the efficiency of vertical space utilization and urged approval of the structures' height as proposed. The public hearing was opened. Stan Moenning, 6140 Inglewood Drive spoke in favor of the proposal. Chairperson Wilson asked all speakers to confine their comments to three minutes and urged group representation whenever possible. Bruce England, 4460 Entrada spoke for the project, saying that initially he was against it. He said the development is consistent with the quality of life in the area. Commissioner Jamieson asked Mr. England's occupation and Mr. England responded he works for Clorox. Pete Ruggeri, Bissell & Karn, representing Prudential (the propetty. owners across the street from this proposal) urged that while his client supports this development he wants the matter to be continued for an analysis of the entire area. He said Prudential has submitted several preliminary maps over the past years and each of these maps have shown where the northern intersection of their property would go on Hopyard Road. He said the location of the Meyers Drive intersection on Hopyard Road is important to all developers of the area and that his client urges that the intersection be placed in a location which would be in the better interest of all concerned. Commissioner Doherty asked Mr. Ruggeri about the traffic studies. Commissioner Doherty then asked if Prudential would be willing to work out a solution with the Meyer's people. Mr. Ruggeri said yes; they -2- _.. ._. _.. __._..._. ...._.._. ._ ._....___....r~._._..,..,.. .. ...._.._. __ ____.,, .. ._ ._.._.,.... _ ._... .._ ...__-r.,.