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i some conditionally allowea uses in this group, but teat the majority of them are permitted uses. Discussion followed. Secretary Harris emphasized that regardless of any other review, the Civic Overlay District requirements would be enforced. Mr. Mark Gerton, was present to represent the applicants. The Public Hearing was closed on the negative declaration review. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Levine, Deputy City Attorney for clarification regarding his position, since he disagreed with staff's interpretation on traffic circulation in the environmental assessment. Mr. Levine advised him that if a Commissioner believes that a zoning change would result in significant environmental impact to the area, then he should vote against the filing of a negative declaration. He could also request the staff to conduct a traffic study. Resolution No. 1543 was entered and adopted making the finding that the pro- posed project would not have an adverse effect on the environment and that a negative declaration be filed for the case. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Shepherd Seconded: Doherty Ayes: Doherty, Jamieson, Noes: Wood Absent: None Abstain: None Shepherd and Chairman Butler Application to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Bernal Avenue and including all of those properties lying between the City Hall and Main Street, and between Bernal Avenue and the Pleasanton School District Administration Building, from the 0 (Office) District and the P (Public and Institutional) District to the C-C (Central Commercial) District. The Public Hearing was opened on the rezoning review. Mr. Mark Gerton was present to answer questions. Upon inquiry from Com- missioner Shepherd, Mr. Gerton replied that he had a potential buyer for the old post office building, who is Page Binkley. He also said he would be willing to lease some office space in that building to the City for the Police Department. Chairman Butler asked Mr. Gerton for his reaction, as a longtime supporter of the downtown, if he felt this rezoning might detract from the CBD and/or Civic Center idea. It was Mr. Gerton's position that it would enhance the existing Civic Center complex and help the Central core area. He told the Commissioners that quite some time ago, the Chamber of Commerce reviewed this application and gave their support. Discussion took place regarding amount of office space available or lack of office space. He believed that there is office space in the downtown which is available and going empty. Next, Mr. John Edgren, one of the owners, spoke. He provided the Commission with some past history on the property. He related how he found it necessary -2-