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459 Chairman of the First General Plan Review Committee, Mr. Decker stated he knew that eventually this property would be developed, but he has concerns about the property rights of those whose views will be adversely impacted. He asked if the current General Plan makes any regulations as to how hillsides will be developed environmentally. He sees what is being built now and is concerned about the quality of the hills being destroyed. He urged Council to consider the environmental preservation of the hills ahead of development. Mayor Mercer explained that Council is somewhat responsible for the manner in which projects are developed by the conditions that are attached to the applications. He added that Council does want to preserve the hills in the eastern portion of Pleasanton. Councilmember Tarver stated that Planning Commission asked that a study be done and hillside guidelines established in trying to be sensitive in how to preserve the hills; he supports that proceeding. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on this item. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 89-12, making application to LAFCO for Annexation No. 129, located on the east end of Bernal Avenue (Bonde Ranch); Resolution No. 89-13, agreeing to the exchange of property tax revenue in connection with Annexation No. 129, located at the east end of Bernal Avenue (Bonde Ranch); and Resolution No. 89-14, initiating prezoning of the 100 acres to the "A" (Agricultural) District in connection with Annexation No. 129, located at the east end of Bernal Avenue (Bonde Ranch), be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Tarver, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None item 9f SP-88-1, Application of the City of Pleasanton to adopt a Specific Plan for the Downtown Pleasanton area including land use, circulation, parking and design policies and improvements encompassing an area generally bounded by Bernal Avenue, First Street, Stanley Boulevard, Rose Avenue, and Pleasanton Avenue (Contd. Open from 12-6-88) Mayor Mercer declared this public hearing continued open to the meeting of January 17, 1989, 7:30 p.m., in the Pleasanton Council Chambers, at the request of staff and Council. Mayor Mercer recessed the City Council meeting to a joint meeting between the City Council and Community Development Agency. - 13 - 1-3-89