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The next item on the agenda was considerataon of Proposed Annexation No. 32, Vine- yard Avenue Annex "A". This matter waa referred from the City Council, and in- volvea approximately 30 acres with a proposed mobile park land use. Mr. Falea was called upon for the staff report, and stated this matter was submitted to the Council in the fozm of a letter from Mr. Overpack to the City Council after discus- sion informally with the Planning Commission several weeks ago. AC this time it is presented for formal consideration as a referral from the Council for specific recommendations regarding annexation and zoning. Mr. Ted Fairfield presented three layouts (studies in semi-final form) for consideration by the Planning Commission. Mr. Fairfield .stated there are several major nuestions to be decided; First, should the creek be incorporated as part of the trailer park, possibly as a recreational area, or should it be fenced off entirely. Mr. Fairfield said Zone 7 does not assume responsibility for this channel. Mr. Pales stated the channel has shifted from north to south and back again. Commissioner Antonini corroborated this state- ment from personal experience as a lifetime resident of this area. City Attorney Struthers, queried by Mr. Falea as to liability of the City in this regard, stated that there would be no liability by the City as it is private property, and the flow of water is not controllable. The title does extend into the channel, and the City can control the matter at the Zcning Permit level. If the City did not require a fence and if the owner did not build a fence and a resident were injured, the City would not be liable as it coould have to be guilty of negligence, and the City's approving a subdivision map oz zoning permit does not relieve the owner of liability. The next consideration brought up by Mr. Fairfield oJae the preference of the Planning Commission fora frontage road or backing trailers 10 ft. from the sidewalk on Vineyard Avenue. Also, there is the problem of trees on Vineyard Avenue--Mr. Fairfield said it does not seem feasible to save them; trees of a fairly mature age could be substituted for them if they are removed. Mr. Pales said if there is any possibility of a compromise toward saving the trees it should be con- sidered, since these are mature walnut trees. No matter how much land must be purchased or used, it might be considered by the Council to solve this problem. This does not affect only Vineyard Avenue, but also other streets in the Pleasanton area: Hopyard Road, Valley Avenue and Black Avenue. Pir. Pales stated the staff would like to study the map further and give more consideration to the tree problem. Returning to the question of a frontage road or backing of trailers toward the street, after considerable discussion by the Commission it was decided to allow Mr. Fairfield to work out the question with Mr. Overpack, although it was the can- senaus of the Commission that a frontage road arould be preferable. Dir. Pales sail the Council referred consideration of this matter to the Commission for the fol- lowing recommendations: (1) Whether this particular piece of property should be annexed to the City; and (2) Whether the land agreed upon for the area would be compatible for land use as a mobile home park. After considerable discussion by the Commission, upon motion of Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Wipfli, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by those Commissioners present: RESOLUTION N0. 247 RESOLVID 1. The City of Pleasanton Planning Commission does hereby recommend favorably to the City Council annexation to the City of Pleasanton of Annexation No. 32, Vineyard Avenue Annex "A". 2. Subject to the required public hearings, the Planning Commission at this time is considering zoning which would allow development of a mobile home park, 3. Development upon annexation be treated as a Planned Unit Development, and that other elements of development be considered as falling within the subdivision pro- cedures. The matter of compliance with a Zoning Permit issued to Mrs. Anna Brown for a 21•unit multiple dwelling at 484A and 4g4B Dirision Street was introduced by Mr. Falea. Mr. Faber, the present contractor who replaced the original contractor, was present in the audience. Mr. Falea stated that I4r. Faber took over the plane of the original contractor which were not accurate. Now the City demands adherence to the 7,oning Ordinance and the Zoning Permit. The problem now is to get an ade- quate number of parking spaces and adequate driveoray since the building is already in existence. Mr. Faber stated that Mra. Brorm°s neighbor will grant an easement.