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MI NLtTE S cf THE MCETIt3G of TH3 PLAIQNYP@G COMNIISSYON Pleasantoa, California July 15, 1964 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 15, 1964, by Chairman Landon. ROLL CALL showed the following: Present: Commissioners Johnston Lozano Rega Chairman Landon Secretary Pales Commissioner Antonini arrived at 8:10 P.M. Oa motion of Commissioner Johnston, seconded by Commissioner Lozano, the minutes of the meeting of July 8, 1964, were approved as presented by unanimous vote. Chairman Landon proceeded to the application for further conelderation by Pleasan- ton Investors, 582 Market Street, San Prancisco, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 309 rezoning the area of proposed Tract No. 2639, approximately 332 acres located east of Santa Rita Road and south of U.S. Highway 50, from the A District to the R-1, RG-15, RG-25, C-C and C-T Districts as a Planned Unit Development. This application was continued from meeting of June 10 and July 8. Mr. Falea reviewed the previous discussion on this matter and read, from Living- ston and Blayney's report, the seven point recommendation as listed in the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 10, 1964. Mr. Falea further commented on the over-lapping of school districts and that comments from Dr. Haskell should be forthcoming in the near future. Mr. Pales also stated that he and Mr. Campbell had visited other Rousseau developments and briefly commented on same. Pertaining to point six of the Livingston and Blayney report, "That the City act to prevent construction of a freeway froatage road east of Santa Rita Road and that lots adjoining the freeway have a minimum depth of 130 feet.", Mr. Pales advised the Commission and developer of a resolution and presentation to be delivered to the State Highway Commission at Sacramento. This presentation will be made on July 29, 1964, by Mayor Long. The nucleus of the presentation being to approve and allocate funds for the Santa Rita-Tassajara and Del Charro inter- changes; and that there should be no frontage road, if at all possible. Mr. Pales further stated that the City of Pleasanton shall attempt to convince the State Highway Commission of the hazards, noise and dust with relation to sand and gravel trucks on the frontage road. Mr. Pales emphasised to the Commission that these recommeadations will be pursued with a great deal of effort. Mr. George Oakes of Hayward was invited by Mr. Pales to journey to Sacramento along with the delegation from Pleasanton. Comoniaeioner Johnston asked if the eared and gravel companies have been asked ro lobby in our favor. Mr. Pales replied that the companies have indicated that they will attend the State Highway Commission meeting snd that the companies do not oppose the interchanges. Chairman Landon asked whether Livingston and Bla-,,rney ha3 made any recommendation pertaining to C-C and C-T zoning. Nor. Pales read an excerpt from Livingston and Blayney'e report as follocra, "The 68-acres between U.S. 50, the present alignment of Santa Rita Road, and the new Santa Rita-Tassajara connection road is designated ae a 'future motel, apartment, and cosm:ercial site'. This is one of several sites in the planning axes that would be suitable for a regional shopping center becattae it has excellent freeway and major street access and could serve both Pleasanton and Livermore. The size aad shape are adeq+:ate, although not ideal. However, it appears that there will not be enough population in the Livermore-Amador Valleys to support a regional shopping center with a major department store until the late 1970'x. Several sites should be held open as possibilities, but commercial zoning