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41 has used the airport since 1969. Mr. Garvin indicated legal research says there is no requirement for an environmental impact report unless there is environmental impact. He felt there may be economic impact, but this application is maintenance of the status quo. He indicated there had been mention that the protection area was needed because of traffic from touch and go flying. He refuted that and indicated the FAA directs the flight patterns. He indicated this airport was a regional asset that serves Dublin, Pleasanton and Livemore. He explained that in the event of an earthquake, the Livemore airport would be the point from which supplies would be flown to various locations. It provides emergency services and provides services for local businesses. There was mention of the houses that were built near the airport. It was an error that Livermore will not make again. The pilots and Commission have been working on this plan for many years. Dublin says delay and work together for a compromise, however, they are rushing to change its general plan and plan to build houses near the protection area. That will cause air traffic to flow toward Pleasanton. Mr. Garvin urged adoption of this plan. Jim Walsh, Alameda County Planning Department, 399 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, CA (staff to airport commission), indicated that based on meetings with Dublin, Livermore, etc., Livermore wants to keep the red square area. The final plan with rounded corners was a compromise in order to get agreement from Pleasanton and Dublin. He referred to a letter sent by Mayor Mercer regarding noise abatement and flight patterns and indicated that that cannot be controlled by the ALUC. It can only deal with land use issues, not airport operation. Mr. Walsh indicated his department did recommend formation of a committee with representation of the surrounding cities. Mr. Tarver inquired if the County had interests in property in the area. Mr. Walsh replied they had interests in Staples Ranch. Mr. Pico asked what the logic was in allowing high density residential under a flight path. Mr. Walsh indicated multi-family residences have more noise insulation, and there are no backyards so no one is deprived of quiet enjoyment of their homes. Planes coming in over the area are at a high elevation and have lower noise impacts. Mr. Pico asked about the safety of the residents. It seems there is a higher probability of accidents on take-offs and landings. Mr. Pico further referred to Mr. Walsh's statement that the ALUC deals only with land use issues 1/12/93 5