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Gerald Goudreau, indicated he has concerns with the overall size of the project and effects it will have on the overall valley. He said the Planning Commission has indicated the project would have control over each building as they are proposed. He then asked what fraction of the development is necessary for the developers to turn a profit and will the City be left responsible should the developer stop building before the assessment districts are formed. Chairperson Getty said that marketability will determine how long it takes for the buildout. Mr. Callahan further stated that Cities do not guarantee bonds since Proposition 13. He said there are significant withholds with the sale of the bond. He said those funds are kept in arbitrage accounts. Earl Cook, Board of Directors, Las Positas Garden Homes, spoke to concerns of warehousing, storage tank locations, etc. Commissioner Lindsey said these items would be looked at when building proposals are submitted to the Planning Commission. He stated that at that time the use and design of the buildings would be reviewed. Mr. Callahan further added that typically warehouses he has built in other projects have been used for storing electrical products and small finished goods. He said mechanical equipment would be screened. Mr. Cook expressed concerns with hours of operation of such a facility. Chairperson Getty said this would be controlled at the time precise building elevations and proposed uses were considered. Mr. Callahan said that flex time would be encouraged. Jim Caldwell indicated that responses by the developer instead of the Planning Commission goes a long way to establish confidence or lack thereof by City officials. He said questions were posed con- cerning checks and balances regarding air quality, noise and the Commission didn't answer them, but rather the developer did so. He said his quality of life is going to be changed because of this development. He said Pleasanton is a bedroom community and doesn't see why this development should be approved to such a large degree even if it means a larger tax base. He addressed the West Las Positas proposed interchange. He said Oakhill is directly impacted as will be Highland Oaks to the north. He further indicated concerns with the impact of additional traffic. He said they have 149 homes with approximately 200 children in elementary school who have to cross West Las Positas. Mr. Warnick stated the changes as proposed are felt necessary based on studies conducted. Mr. Caldwell asked if there has been any consideration to moving the interchange further down I-680 or use Bernal and run a frontage road on the east side of I-680. Mr. Warnick indicated that mitigation measures were suggested and the property was layed out reserving property for the interchange. He indicated this interchange has been planned for some time and no plans were considered for a frontage road. -15-