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OLD BUSINESS - Public Hearings GP-82-9, Meadow Plaza Associates Application of Meadow Plaza Associates to amend the General Plan land use designation of all or any portion of the approximately 8 acre site located south and east of the Exxon Service Station at the southeast corner of Santa Rita Road and West Las Positas Boulevard from Commercial and Offices to High Density Residential. Said property abuts the rear of the lots located at the west side of Weymouth Court. A negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Mr. Harris reviewed the Staff Report and explained that this item had been continued from the Planning Commission meeting of November 10, 1982. Mr. Harris stated that at that time the applicant requested a General Plan amendment to change 42 acres of the property to High Density Residential and 3.3 acres to remain Commercial and Offices. Mr. Harris referred to a letter received from the applicant dated December 3, 1982 in which they are now requesting 5.8 acres High Density and 2 acres Commercial. The public hearing was opened. Glen Kierstead, representing Meadow Plaza Associates, addressed the Commission. He reviewed the proposed condominium project and also stated they felt the availability of commercial development in the area would be an asset to the residents in the area. Mr. Kierstead stated that a reason they are requesting this change is that the developers, which consist of 12 individuals, have been placed in the North Pleasanton Assessment District and that the assessments for this property would amount to $400,000. He stated this was a burden which they could not sustain. He also stated that if they are allowed 2 acres Commercial, they would be removed from the District. Commissioner Wilson inquired as to the plans for development and asked if they were planning to use a common driveway between Commercial and High Density. Mr. Kierstead stated the entrance shown on the plan is the same as the one on the plan for the shopping center which was previously submitted. William Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, stated that his property abuts the proposed development. He said he was very interested in the development and would like to see it developed in a proper manner and reviewed some of his concerns for future development. Chairperson Lindsey informed Mr. Kovac that these matters would be taken up at a later time. Commissioner Wilson asked Mr. Kovac if he preferred the High Density and Commercial as opposed to all Commercial. Mr. Kovac stated he had no objection and no preference. Cora Burton, 3172 Weymouth Court, stated she was in agreement with the present plan. Chairperson Lindsey asked Ms. Burton if she would prefer to have convenient shopping closer to her than is now available. Ms. Burton stated she would. -2- .. _~ .....__...._.._ ., ...._ _ _. _, .._.... _.._..w.._. _.__.__. _.._.. ._ .__. _... . __ .. _.