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Mr. Mike Cooper of Cooper and Sword, 200 Rose Avenue, stated that he prepared the layout of the plan and would be willing to answer questions on this. He explained that he looked into the feasibility of the infrastructure and utilities as well as the traffic issue of the project. He stated that the McDowells are willing to participate financially in the Vineyard Avenue realignment as well as the installation of the Vineyard Avenue- Bernal Avenue sewer pipeline, if the City would include the project's sewer and street system in its service area. Ms. Mohr inquired if the use by PG&E of the Vineyard Avenue alignment right-of-way would be compatible with the project. Mr. Cooper replied that he did not know the detail or extensiveness the PG&E project would require but the street would be wide enough to provide for both the right-of-way and the paved area. Mr. Bob Graham, 2503 Vineyard Avenue, stated that he was excited about the development because it would have open space and preserve the vineyards. Mr. Emil Oxsen, 403 Neal Street, a developer in Pleasanton, stated that the project should be considered for its merits because it is contiguous to the City and something Pleasanton could be proud of. Mr. Stanley Rathbone stated that in the 1930's a Pleasanton family started a garbage business and used the project's site as the dumping area. Mr. Mercer stated that Mr. McDowell has been informed about that. There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Mr. Brandes, and seconded by Mr. Mercer, that Resolution No. 89-522 be adopted, based on a review of an initial environmental study done for this project and on a finding that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and on a further finding that a negative declaration is appropriate in connection with AP-89-21, the appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission which denied approval of Cases GP-89-6 and RZ-89-16, the application of James and Susan McDowell to amend the land use element designation of the General Plan for an approximately 4.37 acre site located at 2503 Vineyard Avenue from "Agricultural and Grazing" to the "Low or Medium Density Residential" designation and to prezone the same property to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) - Low Density Residential District or to any other designations Deemed in the public interest. -13 - 12-12-89