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Planning Commission October 10, 1979 Page 4 as the utilities. He indicated the 95 acre initiation of rezoning was at the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He explained briefly the two proposals before the Commission concerning portions of this same property. He further stated a portion of the property is owned by H. C. Elliott and that land had a Tentative Map. He stated the City can rezone property that has a final map approval and that there is nothing prohibiting this property from being rezoned. The public hearing was opened. Carol Smith, 3167 Gulf Stream asked for an explanation and locations concerning the 95 acre proposal; the 8.8 acre proposal and the 27+ acre proposal. Mr. Harris explained using the General Plan map. Jim Keeney, 3471 Windsor Court spoke stating he was new to the area and asked if matters such as this were ever put before a vote. Chairman Doherty explained. Mr. Keeney stated it seemed strange to him that people living near the proposed school site have nothing to say concerning the property's rezoning. Chairman Doherty explained that the school district can't use the site. Mr. Harris explained what R-1-6500 meant to Mr. Keeney. He stated the staff recommends R-1-8500 and/or R-1-10,000 for the area. Victor Poree, Haines and Walker, Attorneys-at-law, representing H. C. Elliott spoke in opposition to this rezoning because it eliminates moderate cost housing. Mr. Poree stated they consider moderate housing to be $80,000-$100,000 at this time. George Oakes spoke to the history of the Pleasanton Meadows Development and surrounding property. He stated he didn't want litigation, he only wanted the City of Pleasanton to live up to their agreements concerning future development. Dave Clayton, 3111 Thistledown stated he was in favor of larger lots. He addressed concerns with property values declining, sewer problems, etc. Mrs. Frederick, 3479 Windsor Court spoke stating she wanted the school site to remain or have larger lots. She stated smaller lots generate traffic problems and there are traffic problems already in existence in this area. Mr. Oakes responded to Mrs. Frederick's statements stating it was not their intention to have any smaller lots than the currently developed surrounding properties. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wilson then made a motion that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and that the negative declaration be approved as prepared for RZ-79-15. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Getty. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes Commissioners Getty, Jamieson, Wilson and Chairman Doherty Noes None Absent Commissioner Geppert Resolution No. 1801 was then entered and adopted approving the negative declaration for RZ-79-15. Commissioner Jamieson then asked to what extent the curbs, gutters, utilities, etc. were completed in this area and asked what kind of change the rezoning would have on the area with these improvements started. Mr. Harris explained. Commissioner Jamieson further stated perhaps the area should have had light industrial between the houses and the freeway. Mr. Harris spoke (confirming with Mr. Oakes) that Tract 3148 has sewer, water and PG&E and that Tract 3133 has a bridge and sewer interceptor. Mr. Oakes referred to the map and explained what utilities have been installed and where. -4-