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At that time Council would have substantial evidence upon which to base a decision. Councilmember Butler stated that 150 units have already been allocated, so the "zero" number would have to be beyond that figure. Mrs. Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive, representing herself and Mr. Faber, President of the Pleasanton Heights and Pleasanton Regional Homeowners Associations, stated they are concerned about the development that is happening in Pleasanton. In the past she has urged that Council stop and take stock of what has already been approved, which is approximately 3,000 new units. She expressed concern about how much the infrastructure can support at this time; schools, water, streets, etc., are major considerations. She urged Council to use this valuable opportunity to take stock of what has already been approved; this is a city of planned growth - she would like it to be a city of responsible growth, able to provide services. She requested Council not to approve any more housing units until it sees what the impact is of those already approved. Mr. Martin Inderbitzen, 62 W. Neal Street, urged Council not to take any action tonight but wait until it gets the State of the City Report. He stated to take a position of no growth without the State of the City Report is in opposition to the recommendations of the Growth Management Committee. He feels it is presumptuous to assume an answer without having the analysis provided in the State of the City Report. Mr. Bob Silva, 3766 Oak Brook, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the position of the Chamber of Commerce on growth management is the same as previously set forth in a letter dated June 29, 1987. The current Growth Management Program grants great flexibility to the Council allowing from 0-650 approvals per year. With such latitude the Chamber feels it is critical to give full consideration to the forthcoming Growth Management and State of the City Report prior to acting on 1990 allocations. Mr. Chris Haynam, 3035 Ferndale Court, stated the issue is growth; in talking to people in his neighborhood they are all concerned that growth is happening too rapidly. He stated that with regard to recent concerns related to the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan, Council instructed the residents to meet with City staff and the developer to review and make recommendations to the Council regarding these concerns; now before there has even been a meeting, a site plan is on the Planning Commission agenda for tomorrow night. Perception is important; he felt the Council is being premature. He is concerned about schools. He stated that Council can change the perception of the community by not allowing too much growth; 150 units have already been approved - he did not want it to go to 650 units per year. - 8 - 3-7-89