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301 Mr. Roger Manning, 239 Main Street, stated he felt this project was not designed with the City's guidelines in mind; it is not consistent with the downtown theme. He felt the project should not be approved tonight; it should be studied from more angles. Ms. Manuela Tredmore, resident of Pleasanton and downtown businessperson on Main Street, stated she would like to see more retail brought into the downtown area; residential growth should be somewhere else. Mr. Rubnitz rebutted by stating that everyone has said the project is ex- cellent but feel it is zoned incorrectly; he felt the project should be ap- proved on its merits. He stated they are many benefits to the downtown from this project. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember But- ler, that Resolution No. 87-380, determining on the basis of a review of ini- tial environmental study done for this project, that no significant environ- mental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and that a negative declaration is appropriate in connection with PUD-87-20, application of B-W Construction Company and First Interstate Bank for development plan approval to construct a 28-unit residential townhouse complex, to be located on an approximately 2.4 acre site, located at 553 St. John Street, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Wilson stated the Downtown Association must have been asleep when it was approved by Planning Commission and City Council that property on the west side of Peters Street be zoned residential. He stated he felt it was very unfair to the developer if this project is not approved; he has met all City requirements. Councilmember Nohr stated she did not feel this is the proper location for the project. There is a downtown study underway which should be taken into consideration before approving any projects that affect the downtown. She felt Ms. Mayhew's suggestion of placing this property in a Study zone seems to be the appropriate way to deal with it. When all studies are completed and reviewed then a decision can be made. She felt this location is a focal point of the downtown; townhouses can be put in another part of town. She felt this is too unique a site to take action on it at this time. Councilmember Brandes stated a decision should be made based upon the desires of the residents of the area; the desires of the residents in the Peters Avenue area to keep the area west of Peters as residential in order to protect the neighborhood was adhered to. This project becomes an extension of that area. He stated that none of the downtown studies have any consideration for converting this property into commercial. This project makes sense. He asked if a condition could be added the require the developer to clean up the property as soon as possible. Councilmember Butler felt it unfortunate that the older adobe could not be preserved but that is an insignificant issue. He stated Council considered 13 - 8-18-87