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there would be a gap between the fences areas of the residences and the soundwall which would allow a perfect place for escaped convicts to hide. She discussed the foliage already established and the money to uproot trees and asked if any consideration has been given to this. Chairperson Getty responded that this item would be covered under develop- ment plan. Ms. Johnson then spoke to the change proposed for noise levels stating all of the homes are two stories and an 8 ft. soundwall will not work. She said she cannot imagine six lanes of traffic. She said children ride bikes on Santa Rita Road and had concerns with this problem with regard to traffic. She asked if an EIR was done with regard to this project and Chairperson Getty responded this was included in the EIR. Jackie Sullivan: Represented the Oakhill Homeowners Association. She read from the Draft EIR which stated, in brief, that the small town activities would change and said they are not sure they want a change. Their group had specific concerns with noise levels and air polluting emissions and said she would like the project continually monitored with regard to these concerns as well as sewer enabling the City to have control to stop the project when it is effecting the lives of its citizens. Jay Raimondi: Mr. Raimondi stated he represents the Board Members of the Pleasanton Homeowners Association. He had concerns in looking at the size of the land proposed for change to that of total Pleasanton generating a lot of taxes. He said it appears to them that the Hacienda proposal will be creating a lot of inconvenience for home owners in Pleasanton and the Meadows feels the area will be another silicon valley and do not wish an Oakland-San Francisco type of life style. He spoke to EPA noise standards stating he doesn't find them acceptable and if other communities do, all is well and good but would like the standards reduced by at least two points for Pleasanton. He said it is unfair for the Police Department to enforce regulations which will be difficult to enforce. John Stevens: Indicated he believes in free marketing and property rights. He said, however, that the benefits to Pleasanton have been greatly exaggerated:- He said the project changes the entire character- istic of Pleasanton and creates an unbalanced community. He asked that the people be given an additional month for an educational program of the project. He said the project is too large by at least one-half. Lee Henderson: He spoke to the 1976 General Plan established by the people. He said a great deal of effort went into it. He stated one cannot change the General Plan without requiring an EIR and that the City will have to back down. He suggested the three surrounding cities get together and establish how much smog will be generated. He suggested Prudential move their project to the empty GM plant in Fremont. Debra Strong, Chamber of Commerce, stated that whether or not Pru- dential builds their project there will be significant development on the property and Pleasanton has a unique opportunity now to control the site with one developer. She said she doesn't believe the City -5- ____ _.. __,._..__._ .~.... _...._.... _. __.. _ _._... __ .. .. .. ..... .....__._ _..._.... _._ ~... ._ _ _T