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Resolution No. 1698 was entered and adopted approving UP-78-25 subject to the four conditions indicated on the staff report of 11/8/78. Roll Call Vote Motion: Commissioner Geppert Seconded: Commissioner Getty Ayes: Commissioners Geppert, Noes: None Absent: Chairman Jamieson Abstain: None Getty, Wilson and Acting Chairman Doherty GP-78-6, Lon s Drug Store App ication for an amendment to the General Plan to change the land use designation of a 4-acre site located at the northeast corner of Valley Avenue and Santa Rita Road from "Medium Density Residential" and "Parks and Recreation" to "Commercial and Offices" and "Parks and Recreation." A negative declaration of environmental impact was also considered. Mr. Harris explained the staff report and its recommendation to City Council that this case be denied as approval would be deleterious to the already approved Planned Unit Development for that site. The Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Paul Smith, Real Estate Section of the Property Department of Longs Drugs, Inc. spoke. He stated a traffic study was made indicating there would be no adverse effects on the traffic for the area. He also cited that Longs made a study of Pleasanton and determined this would be the most desirable location for Longs Drugs because it would best serve the community at this location. He stated the traffic study was made by Bernard Johnson and it addressed itself to potential traffic. Mr. Geppert stated he did not feel comfortable with the traffic report as it did not address other commercial uses. Mr. Geppert asked for clarification of Level "C" in the traffic report. Mr. Campbell explained. Mr. Geppert then asked Mr. Smith what other areas of Pleasanton were previously considered by Longs and asked why they were rejected. Mr. Smith produced an aerial photo of the Pleasanton area and explained that the proposed site would serve the needs of Pleasanton population more than any other site and from a business standpoint the site is excellent particularly with regard to access. He further stated it is very difficult to convince the principals of Longs a site is good when access from the public is bad. Edwin Rafael then spoke stating he checked with Barney Johnson and received a definition of Level "C" with regard to traffic. He stated it relates to how quickly you can get through a signalled intersection before the traffic light changes. Mr. Doherty asked how much consideration was given to peak-hour traffic in the intersection especially with people stopping for single items on their way home during that time. -2-