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As an alternate, staff suggested that if the Commission intends to recommend approval of the General Plan amendment, that this matter be continued in order to allow staff an opportunity to negotiate with the applicant for some exchange of land, possibly the rear portion of the park property for the front portion of Mr. McManus ''s property. Secretary Harris then advised the Commission that if the General Plan amendment is enacted, the findings of overriding effect will need to be made. The Public Hearing was opened on the environmental impact report. Mr. McManus was present, as was his attorney, Mr. Peter Turner, who spoke for the application. He commented on the adverse significant environmental impacts listed on Page 40 of the report. He refuted comments made on seismic hazards and possible flooding of the property. He stated that agricultural use of the land is unprofitable, that short term dust generation can be adequately handled. Mr. McManus would be dedicating a 50 ft. strip of land for improvement of Hopyard Road. Regarding loss of park lands, he indicated he would discuss that matter further on in the meeting, and regarding significant reduction of sewer capacity, he stated that homes will continue to be built and it would depend on who obtains the hookups. He did not feel that this is a significant impact. There being no further discussion, the Public Hearing was closed on the review of the environmental impact report. Resolution 1595 was entered and adopted making the following findings for the EIR - 1) they certified that the EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State guidelines 2) they certified review and consideration of the information contained in the EIR and 3) they found that the project would have a significant impact as noted on Page 40 of the EIR, "Significant Adverse Environmental Impacts" and that the area affected would be the City of Pleasanton. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Shepherd Seconded: Wood Ayes: Shepherd, Wood, Chairman Butler Noes: Jamieson Absent: Doherty Abstain: None Commissioner Jamieson disagreed that the items on Page 40 of the EIR would have significant effect on the environment, whereupon Deputy City Attorney Levine clarified that finding significant environmental impacts does not mean a project cannot go ahead, but that these impacts need to be iden- tified. -2-