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general po~.icy of the City concerning the rect.=vela~ment of the Central Business District. The staff, therefore, recommends denial on the grounds that the pro- posed sign does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Owen Tiegen. repre- senting the applicant, was present in the audience, and stated that in hie opinion the sign is necessary for identification purposes since the building is set back considerably from the street, and a sign of this size is also necessary f~: emergency purposes. The sign actually ie proposed to be located 7 ft. back from ~ha sidewalk. Chairman Landon suggested that +_he applicant consider a smaller sign, and perhaps offer several different si.gna for the Commission to consider at the meeting of June 23. Mr. Tiegen agreed to do this. It was moved by Chairman Landon, seconded by Commissioner Rega, and carried, that the above matter be continued to the meeting of June 23, 1965. The next item on the agenda was a referral frors tits City Council: Suggested name fir the nets street west of and Fnrallel to Main Street, which was continued front the meeting of May 26. The names "Murphy" (for Supervisor Murphy), "Diablo" and "Schween Boulevard or Avenue" were suggested. Mr. Campbell mentioned that the theme of the downtown area has been mainly historical names. He also stated that the Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee on Co®uniL•y Development may have some suggestions. It was also mentioned that a contest might possibly be held to suggest a street name. Chairman Landon suggested that the staff contact the Secretary of the Chambet of Commerce and see if they are interested in considering a theme for the Central Business District and suggest several street names and refer to their subcommittee. Mx. Campbell read a referral from the Alameda County Planning Department con- cerning the application of James F. Mitchell, for adjustment for the approval of 2 horses and 9 sheep on a 41,500 aq.ft. parcel, the existing use nonconforming in that the stable is closer thae 50' to the rear property line, the front yard ie reduced and the fence exceeds height limit, at Route 1, Box 810, Vineyard Ave. After consideration, the Commission decided to make no recommendation regarding this application. Two other referrals from the County were received too late for the staff to consider before this meeting, and Mr. Campbell said they would be brought to the Commission at the meeting of June 23, since that would give ample time for recommendations as these matters are not to be considered by the Alameda County Planning Commission until July 12, 1965. Mr. Campbell stated that a re-referral has been made by the City Council to the Planning Commission on the matter of Esaenas Investments to locate a Safeway and other stores at Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue. He stated the Commission has 40 days to act on this referral. Chairmen Landon said the Commission must consider what wi3.1 happen to the other three corners at the intersection of Santa Rita Road s::d Valley Avenue before making a decision, and recommends con- cideration of this matter at the meeting of June 23, 1965. Mr. Chris Beratlis introduced from the audience t~eeara. Johnson, DeMaria and Richard Ocheltree, representing Weetern Sierra Lumber Co., and they discussed informally with the Commission the proposed commercial development of the Weetern Sierra property at the corner of Santa Rita Road and Valley Ave. Mr. Campbell explained that the subject property is a portion of the area presently under litigation and, therefore, no annexation can be entertained by the City of Pleasanton at this ti.tnee M?-, Struthers sL•ated that an agreement could be entered into with Alameda County £u;; annexation similar to that with Schulte-Blackwell. The agreement must be contingent: upon settlement of the litigation, and a time limit set for the arrangement of utilities. Chairman Landon suggested that Western Sietra consider alternate methods of developing their property under Planned Unit De- velopment. Mr. Campbell suggested that the Commie6lon awair_ the City Manager's report 'tom ins City Council retarding this matter, and that. this subject be placed on the agenda fox the Planning Commission meeting of June 23, 1965. M7:. t;ran}~i-e ~ l intrnd,,ced thr su'~+ect of. F treat name; for Tract No. 2721. It was agreed that the street namza shau~d be selected to complement the street names in the remainder of P1eF;srtnton Talley, and that new names be submitted for consideration. Comnissa.oner Rega and Mr. Campbell declared they would confer on the subject o:c ^t:eet names .^,n3 report to the Commission at the meeting of June 23. Mr. ~:ampbell d~.scusaed with ::he Ce~i`?::1,3:s;.;n ~,[re desirability of the Commission initiating amendment ~.~ Oxn. fio. 304 rezoning the following areas: (1) All that area bounded by she centerlines of A.bbie St., First St., Sunol Blvd., Main St.