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The next item on the agenda was the Tentative Subdivision Map; Tract No. 2796, (Pleasanton Valley Unit No. 6). Dudley Frost vas in the audience, and explained the map in detail, stating this subdivision would have larger lots and the existing walnut orchard would be preserved ae much ae possible. There was discussion on the pedestrian walkway to schools, but this had previously been discussed with school authorities and it was determined that this was not necessary in this loca- t1on. Upon motion of Chairman Landon, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, the following resolution vas adopted by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION N0. 459 The tentative subdivision map; Tract No. 2796 (Pleasanton Valley Unit No. 6) ie hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Street Names - All the Street names shown except Sagevood Way have been previously cleared by the County Planning Department of conflicts in the area. One of the alternate street names shown, Beachwood, had previously been cleared by the County, while Sagevood has previously been rejected by the County for the Schulte-Blackwell Tract. It is therefore recommended that Beachwood be substituted for Sagewood in this tract. 2. Structural Deeian of Streets - The aubgrade for all streets shell be compacted to a depth of 12 inches if this is deemed necessary by the City 8ngineer or the developers soil engineer. 3. Storm Drainage Svetem - The tentative map shove the storm drainage system up to the boundary of the proposed Junior High School site on Valley Avenue. Nothing ie indicated beyond this point. It is recommended that the storm drainage for this tract be carried underground in the ultimate facilities across this proposed school site end across Valley Avenue as a part of the tract development. Final approval of the storm drainage system should be withheld until the developer has submitted engineering calculations and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that the proposed system is adequate for the contemplated run-off. 4. Electric Power Distribution. Street Li¢htina sad Telephone Service Syeteme - In accordance with Article 8, Ordinance 358, the Planning Commission moat specify the method of installation of public utllitiee at the time of approval of the tentative map. 3t ie recoaeaen3ed that streamlined underground systems be used in this development. 5. Easements - It Se recommended that all in-tract easements be granted ae public service easements with no reference to specific use. 6. Other Ordina~ncee - Unleee specifically modified by the Planning Commission at the time of approval of this Tentative Map, the development shall conform to ell applicable ordinances and regulations of the City of Pleasanton. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of proposed directional sign program; Vintage Nills. Mr. Pardini showed display atgna and gave a lengthy presentation on the advantages of the signs; being able to con*_rol the number of signs vrithin the City, pleasant and uniform color, and the et:urture itself ie approved standard size, also reduce traffic hazard in clear directional instructions. It was eug- geeted that members of the staff and Co~i.eaion study the sign program and discuss it further at the next meeting, September 22, 1965. Next item on the agenda were the referrals from Alameda County. The first referral V-3429, from Hofmann Company vas for an adjuatmenC to allow an 8 foot by 16 foot advertising sign in an A-2 Zone on the west aide of Santa Rita Road, approximately 1,000 feet south of Nighvay $0. This is a tract sign advertising a subdivision in the Livermore area, with no relationship to either the property on which it is located or the immediate surrounding area. The Planning Commission took action recommending that the subject application be denied for the following reasons: 5.