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The public hearing was opened. Art Dunkley, the applicant, spoke and he referred to the letter he had sent to all of the surrounding property owners concerning his proposal. He stated that the 1976 General Plan has created a hardship to the property owners. Mr. Dunkley said they have owned the property since 1977. Alfred Kelley, 120 E. 12th Street, Tracy, CA 95376, spoke representing Dorothy Johnson who owns the 10 acre parcel of land immediately easterly of the Mavis Drive, Ewing Drive, Rowell Lane residential area. He stated Ms. Johnson has lived there since 1959 and wants the property to be changed in accordance with the request of the applicant and that her 10 acres also be considered at the same time. The neighbor of the adjacent 10 acre parcel spoke in opposition to this proposal because of traffic concerns. He stated Kottinger/Vineyard is a raceway now. Mr. Freeman, 597 Rowell Lane spoke. He lives across from the Johnson property and concurred with traffic concerns raised by the previous speaker. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Doherty inquired as to whether or not all of the people were notified of this meeting who live within 300 ft. of the Johnson property. Brian Swift responded that they were. Commissioner Jamieson addressed #7 of the Initial Study. Mr. Swift explained the traffic report previously done on this area. He stated action is being taken by the City concerning this and addressed other developments going on in the area. Commissioner Getty addressed Pico improvements and what type of traffic there would be. Mr. Swift responded. Commissioner Jamieson then wanted to know what the real prospects. are for the development of Pico Avenue. Walt Schaumburg explained. Chairman Doherty stated the City doesn't have the money to buy the property. He further stated the property owners have the right to develop and use their property. He stated that traffic was a legitimate concern but that something less dense than R-1-6500 might be appropriate. This would help alleviate some of the traffic problems. A motion was made by Commissioner Jamieson, seconded by Commissioner Getty that the negative declaration for this property is in order and should be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes: Commissioners Getty, Jamieson and Chairman Doherty Noes: None Absent: Commissioners Leppert and Wilson Resolution No. 1761 was then entered and adopted. A motion was then made by Commissioner Jamieson, seconded by Commissioner Getty that both parcels (Johnson and Dunkley properties) be recommended to be changed to Low Density Residential on the .General Plan. -3-