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Page 4 Commissioner Wilson indicated that if these two small parcels wouldn't hold high density then he can't see any future development of the industrial park on Valley Avenue nor residential development for Morrison Homes to be located on the northeast corner of Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue. He said he cannot support these applications - same old thing, don't put multiples in my neighborhood. He said traffic is a poor issue and if it is that bad then Morrison and Valley Business Park shouldn't be developed. Commissioner Doherty said he completely agrees with Commissioner Wilson and stated the Planning Commission looked for multiple sites a couple of years ago and this was one area they felt would be appropriate. He said transportation, post office, park, library and other services are available to the area. He said he would not support these applications. The public hearing was opened. Ralph Juhl, 2680 Foothill Road (one of the property owners) indicated the Commissioners took his speech and he totally supports the Commissions' position. Ron Halverson, 1760 Highway 50 West, Pleasanton (property owner) supported the position of the Commissioners. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Jamieson indicated he would recommend no action be taken and that the matters be referred back to City Council. Commissioner Wilson said he would rather vote on it. Commissioner Lindsey said that his house backs up to this property and while he appreciates some of the neighbors opinions regarding this, he knows that a PUD would be fine for the area with all of the control the Planning Commission and Council have with regard to the development in such a zoning district. He said it is far better than having a two-story single-family unit backing the existing residences. Chairperson Lindsey indicated this is a very appropriate spot for high density residential and totally supported the comments of the other Commissioners. Mr. Swift indicated that if they were going to recommend denial of the two applications they wouldn't have to take any action on the negative declaration prepared but recommended they do so. Commissioner Wilson said they took action on the previous negative declaration presented in the previous zoning and general plan changes and saw no need to take another action on this negative declaration. Commissioner Wilson made a motion to deny cases GP-82-6 and RZ-82-11 and commented that maybe there should be a moratorium on the entire area-for traffic if that is the Council's concern.