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Judge William Gale addressed the Commission at this point. He stated that he was co-owner of a small parcel on the east side of Foothill Road and felt that there were many problems, in particular, traffic. The sewer and water assessments were very high and this was picked up by the property owners along Foothill Road in anticipation of the growth that would develop along that road. He detailed the traffic problems that would develop and cause accidents. Highway 4k21 would probably turn into a major artery and it was not practical to reduce the speed limit to 25 MPH. It will not be unusual to have the speed limit up to 55 MPH when the thorough- fare is developed into a four-lane highway. Due to the topography of the land adjacent to Foothill Road, it will be necessary for automobiles to back out onto Foothill Road in order to exit from their properties. Under the circumstances, Mr. Gale also requested that the Commission postpone a decision until developers could come in to properly plan this area and work out all problems with the Commission, and that the zoning should be left as it is now. Mr. Russell Lee Roas, who represented owners on the south side of Bernal and east of Foothill stood up and gave some background and history of the agreements that were reached which provided zoning of the property. Due to considerable litigation, it took quite a while for these property owners to obtain copies of the agreement. He feels that his clients have cooperated with the City to improve the area. With the sewers in, they now have something they can do with the property, and there is very substantial activity in the area due to the opening of Interstate ~~680. The property owners still intend to develop the area along the lines of same shopping and multiple housing. Aa far as these people are concerned, they feel they have an agreement with the City, who should honor it. Mr. Harry Shackelton, speaking in behalf of Mr. Walter Johnson, said a few words. Mr. Johnson owns property south of Bernal and also wanted to protest the change in land use and particularly referred to the Meadowlark Dairy property. He feels that though the freeway is open, the traffic on Foothill will become heavy with the growth of the area. $130,000 in assessments were made to bring water into the area. This cost<$i60:2~: fer ench dwelling unit, based on a master plan of 212 units. The exact assessment on that piece of property east of Foothill and south of Castlewood and going up to the City and County property, is $33,962. There is an approximate difference'in water and sewer amount of $20,000. He too felt that a decision should be deferred at this time. Mr. Ted Fairfield of MacKay & Sompa spoke also about sewer costs and capacity and anticipated costs of sewers. There were no other comments. Upon motion of Chairman Antonini, seconded by Chairman Garrigan, and carried, the Public Hearing was continued for six months in order to conduct an extensive study by the General Plan Committee. UPON MOYION OF COMMISSIONER PLATO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GARRIGAN, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION OF INTENT WAS ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. RESOLUTION N0. 800 WHEREAS, application of the Planning Commission, City of Pleasanton, for an amendment to the General Plan, said Amendment to include the following land use study, circulation study and major approved development: 4. Zoning modification to that land fronting on the east side of Foothill Road between Foothill Farms and the intersection of Castlewood Road and Foothill Road. 5. Land use study of areas along east side of Sunol Boulevard from the freeway interchange north to Mission Drive, has come before this Commission, WHEREAS, it is the Commission's findings that further study by the Citizens Revlew Committee and the members of the General Plan Committee, is necessary; therefore, this matter should be deferred for six months, until a comprehensive summary of said study can be presented to the Commission. - 2 -