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Commissioner Wilson asked Mr. Caroline if he should step down during this.. public hearing because he had previously made an offer on the property. Mr. Caroline stated it was not necessary for Commissioner Wilson to step down. Mike O'Hearn, Habitec, the architect for this property, spoke and presented a rendering for all to see concerning this proposal. He explained the residential units would be solar oriented; that a green belt was being created which could be used as a bike or jogging path. He explained ingress and egress with regard to the residential and industrial developments proposed. Commissioner Jamieson stated he didn't believe he had ever seen a development as unusual as this one. Chairperson Doherty then asked anyone in the audience in favor of this proposal to come forward. No one did. He then asked anyone opposed to this project to come forward. The following individuals spoke in oppo- sition to the proposal and gave their reasons. Lars Jotten, 1265 Kolln Street - Mr. Jotten spoke representing most of the Kolln Street residents. Iie stated that: The final EIR did not address health hazards to residents with respiratory problems due to dust from adjacent industrial plants but that the EIR stated it would be significantly hazardous to the elderly. He stated this document should require additional study and review before it is considered a final EIR. He then stated if the property is changed as requested, the owners should be advised that the purchase of this property 'may be hazardous to your health' concerning the residential development. Though the EIR comments on the General Plan concerning a greater balance in Pleasanton by encouraging industry to iiacreas the City's tax base, it now appears the City is saying this is no longer so by the proposed change in the general plan. Draft EIR stated the sprinkling would be done to hold down the dust and that for the last two weeks everything is covered with dust because of the current activity on the property and that the windows cannot be opened in the current residential area. He further stated he doesn't enjoy being awakened at 6:00 A.M. on Saturday for the clearing of land and that this activity should have restricted hours and days. The homeowners urge the Planning Commission to approve plans for the commercial business park which was submitted to that Commission in November with the restrictions requested. He further stated it is his opinion that if you rezone one area residential you must rezone another area to counterbalance the rezoning. -3-