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Secretary Fales then introduced the matter of site plan and architectural approval for the 10 multiple dwelling units for which Messrs. Auf der Maur and Rickenbach have also made application. After discussion by the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Lozano, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, and carried, that a zoning permit be granted for site plan and architectural approval for 10 multiple dwelling unite at 568 St. John Street. The next item on the agenda was a discussion with Stover & Bullard, Inc., re proposed construction of multiple dwelling units on the north aide of Vineyard Avenue opposite Christina Cpurt. Pseaent representing Stover & Bullard were Mr. Don Stover and Mr. Dennis Jarnagin. Secretary Fales stated there are three considerations: (1) The specific question which needs to be answered at this point relates to the General Plan. Another street has been anticipated to run east from First Street somewhere between Vineyard Ave. and the Arroyo del Valle. As far as Stover & Bullard are concerned, the right-of-way will have to be assured to determine placing the apart- ment building. This area was rezoned about 1§ years ago to RG-25. The present thinking of the staff is that the new street should intersect First Street. (2) With respect to utilities: the present 6-inch sewer line is inadequate. There is a 12-in, water line which is adequate. Stover & Bullard are now thinking, if they build apartments on their lot, to pump sewage from the apartment house to the 6-inch sewer line. There should be a new sewer line from First Street, Located in the new street right-of-way. (3) Expansion of the Arroyo del Valle as a major drainage channel in the Valley. If the channel is widened, it may change the area considerably. There is assurance of construction of the Del Valle Dam in Livermore which will regulate flow in the Arroyo del Valle in this region. Mr, Fales consulted with Mr. Richard Rarn of Zone 7, but could not receive a definite answer--probably they cannot commit themselves 5 or 10 years hence. Vice-Chairman Landon suggested if the City has a concrete plan which can be referred to Zone 7 engineers, they can provide a definite answer. We are really talking about an engineering problem, and the Planning Commission should not be making a commit- ment at this time. Aa engineering study should be made. Mr. Ted Fairfield stated that if the channel is large enough, usually it is merely straightened and lined with concrete. Even if there is no change in the existing channel, it will change poasibl: 10-20 feet by straightening and lining. The City should have a precise plan of the whole length of the street which should be filed and recorded. Mr. Fales stated the right-of-way must be established, and no building permits issued in that right-of-way. Mr. Fairfield said that probably 90-120 days would be neces- sary to determine where the street should be. Division of cost of the thoroughfare is a major concern. The traveled right-of-way would be 84 feet. Sewer and water facilities should be established outward from First Street. Vice-Chairman Landon said the Planning Comnmission cannot make a decision until a precise engineering plan is completed. He suggested a recommendation to the City Council to instruct the staff to undertake engineering plane. A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Landon, seconded by Commissioner Rega, and carried, to request the City Council to assign the task of making a precise engineering plan for the major City thoroughfare,as shown on the General Plan, extending easterly from First Street to be developed by the staff and a report made to both the Planning Commission and Council as soon as possible. In order for the Planning Commission to consider development of this plan the Commission would have to reflect against a precise plan. Under Communications, Secretary Fales presented a referral from the Alameda County Planning Department of a request by Mr. Donald B. Jackson to establish as a legal building site a one-acre lot without frontage on a public or private street, adjacent to Sycamore Avenue, to permit construction of a family fallout shelter prior to building of a dwelling. The public hearing is scheduled for September 26. It was agreed by the Commission that action be deferred until the meeting of September 20, as thwre will still be time to make the views of the Commission known to the County Planning Commission. As there were some questions in Che minds of the Commissioners, Secretary Falea was asked to clarify the staff report by contacting the County Plan- ning Commission before the September 20 meeting. Under Matters for the Information of the Commission, Secretary Fales mentioned the League of California Cities Conference, to be held in Los Angeles October 21-24, and stated if any members of the Planning Commission wish to attend to give their names to hicn, Commissioner Rega stated he felt there is need for a summary of the present status of a 11 matters now under consideration by the Commission. Secretary Fales agreed to