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173 Mr. Christian stated that soils tests were taken and are on file; they do not show any type of water supply. He advised that the surrounding property is zoned "A", and he does not know the value of that land. He urged Council to look at the project as a hillside development and to consider a condition that would allow occupancy of the building only after the completion of the Stoneridge interchange to alleviate the traffic concern. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on this appeal. It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Resolution No. 88-458, determining on the basis of a review of initial environmental study done for this project, that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and that a negative declaration is appropriate in connection with PUD-88-9, application of Lakeshore Financial for Planned Unit Development rezoning and development plan approval for a three-story, approximately 15,500 sq. ft. office building and related improvements to be located on an approximately 1.2 acre site located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Old Dublin Canyon Road and Foothill Road, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Brandes ABSENT: None Councilmember Butler stated he is not opposed to the project because of traffic but in his opinion it is over development for site even though it is a small building. He might look favorable on a lower floor area. Councilmember Brandes stated he felt traffic is a consideration; also the project is too large and too close to the road. Councilmember Wilson stated it is a nice building and the developer has done as good a job as anyone could have done. He felt the property has the wrong zoning; C-C is wrong in that it requires no setback. He feels strongly that this developer has done the best job but he cannot support the application. Councilmember Mohr stated in camparing this project with those across the freeway that is stair-stepped, this building seems massive and is too close to the sidewalk. She stated if the building had some step back she might be more in favor of it. Mayor Mercer stated that traffic is an issue. The architect has designed a beautiful building but it is in the wrong location. He stated he would go along for a nursery at this location but he cannot envision this corner as being developed and does not want to see anything on that parcel. - 10 - 9-20-88