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Vice-Chairman Lsxtdoa called for comments from the audience, and the following spoke: John Edmonds, on behalf of the Chamber oP Commerce, John W1pYli, on behalf of the Merchants Committee, Art Hilliker and Norman Warnow, realtors, and Paul Loretz as an interested citizen. Reverend Robert S~ Vogt spoke of similar developments is areas with which he was familiar. After considerable discussion by members of the Commission, on motion oY Commissioner Raga, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, the Yollowiag resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOIU4.'ION N0. 174 WHEREAS, the Yirm of Castlewood Enterprises has applied to the City oY Pleasanton for annexation oY an area comprising approximately 37 acres located southeasterly oY the intersection oY Foothill Road and Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton Township; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has studied the proposed use of the subject property is relation to the existing Pleasanton General Plan and is relation to other planned and possible surrounding land uses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVER that the City Planning Commission recwmnends that the City Council proceed with the steps necessary to annex the aub3ect property, together with certain property belonging to Mr. Edwin Carter and located west of Foothill Road in the vicinity oY Bernal Avenue, to the City of Pleasanton. The next item brought before the Commission was Development of Pine Hill Area-- request by Alfred E. Avilla. Vice-Chairman Landon called on Secretary Fales to give background on the lot in question. Mr. Fales referred to correspondence with Mr. George Andrews on the subject in September, 1960. The City Engineer recommended there should be a dedicated public street, plus adequate water anal sewer lines. City Engineer Sypher was called on to comment upon the access road situation. It was stated that Bevilacqua Homes have until May 22, 1962, ass deadline for a deois- ion oa develo~ent oY Tract 2217. It was moved by Commissioner Rega to carry over this matter to the June 7 meeting. Vice-Chairman Lgndoa emended the motion to in- clude asking the staff to look into the feasibility of an assessment district or improvement district, and what the standards should be as far as street, sewer sad water (utility easements) are concerned. Mr. Fales was of the opinion that this lot is sn exception. Mr. Alfred E. Avilla was in the audience, and Mr. Chris Beratlis, realtor, speaking from the audience, stated this was a partially paved, non-exclusive perpetual easement. At this point, Commissioner Rega withdrew his motion, upon recommendation oY Vice-Chairman Tendon that the Commission take a Yield trip to this particular lot in the Pine Hill area and procure a map indicating where the sewers should go. Mr. Beratlis expressed the hope he could get an extension oY time from his client, and it was decided the Commission would make a field trip at 7:00 P.M. on May 17. The next item oa the agenda wsa the Outline Yor Study re: Expanded and REV:aed General Plea, Central Business District sad Civic Center. Secretary Fales asked that a tentative date be set Yor a point study session with the Merchants Association, Chamber of Commerce and City Council. The date proposed was May 16, at 8:00 P.M. Vice-Chairman Landon asked for the staff report on recommendations on off-street park- ing requirements, Central Business District. Mr. Fales stated the Commission could encourage property owners to come before the Commission sad request individual variances--not a blanket variance. There are physical problems in trying to redevelol These problems exist in the Central Business District which do not exist in other parts oY the City. This is aubstantislly what the City oY Livermore has done, and is making exceptions. IY the Commission makes apeclsl exceptions, they should really be special. Vice-Chairman Tendon brought up the possibility oY a parking aseocis- tlon for downtown merchants. After discussion, it was decided to hold this matter over until the May 17 meeting and invite the Merchants Committee to attend. The next item brought up was that the City Council had expressed interest in having a ~oiat study session with the Planning Commi.ssioa oa the Recreation and Parks Report. The date of Tuesday, Juae 5, was suggested. There being no communications or other business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.: upon motion oY Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Coaanissioner Rego, to meet again at 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 17, 1962. n i