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Ms. Nancy Storch, 3193 Chardonnay, stated she is not directly impacted by the proposed lines, however, she felt that if it is placed underground she would like to see that cost compared to a ten year profit analysis. Vineyard Avenue should be recognized for its beauty and scenic route and its value to the community. Route 3 will have more visual impact from the entire Valley. She requested that the Vineyard Avenue Substation be extensively landscaped. Mr. Douglas Hoggatt, stated PG&E has held several meetings; one in Valley View School for the residents of Vintage Hills and Pleasanton Heights in which Routes I and 2 were discussed and resisted by the homeowners in this area. PG&E has obviously taken the citizen input into account and suggested an al- ternative route. He stated that while he has great empathy for those impacted by Route 3, the majority of the residents of Vintage Hills and Pleasanton Heights would prefer Route 3 if more undergrounding can be done. Mr. Joseph Madden, 1544 Santa Rita Road, stated the cost of undergrounding could be prorated over a period of 100 years and not be prohibitive. He stated that Route 84 will be a major artery in the future; the Pleasanton General Plan is already considering the Vallecitos area and this issue should be considered now. Mr. Madden stated that PG&E has had terrorists attacks at their facilities in the past and it could happen again. Mr. James Griffin, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, stated that over the years the 0') Planning Commission and City Council have gone to great lengths to keep ~ development that is visible in the Valley to a conforming site. He felt that Iml for the PUC to approve a project that is visible in this area where Pleasanton C)') has taken effort to retain its beauty is unreasonable. He stated that there ~ should be undergrounding further back along the route. He concluded by stat- ing he felt utility companies should be required to meet the same requirements as developers. Mr. Bob Graham, 2503 Vineyard Avenue, stated there is less impact to vine- yards then to farms by the proposed power lines. He stated he has been a residents of the area for 25 years and he feels the entire Valley will be im- pacted; it is more than a local problem. Mr. Bruce Fiedler, 251Kottinger Drive, stated there are some existing towers now on Pleasanton Ridge and Sunol which are visible from the entire Valley. He stated the cost for undergrounding in open space would probably be considerably less than in residential areas. He felt the route should go more easterly. He stated the height of the towers are also of concern, they will be the same height as the Statue of Liberty. Mr. McCullough stated that PG&E has considered the San Ramon Substation but it is an old substation and costs to enlarge and renovate are prohibitive. He advised that power from the Vineyard Avenue Substation will not be going to other cities, it is primarily for the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Holveck stated that the line would not be expanded. He advised that the Vineyard Avenue Substation will be landscaped and screened. Councilmember Butler stated it is recognized that this project is impor- tant to residents and future growth and needs to be solved. He stated it is also important to understand that we all pay for it. He stated he is very concerned about the long term visual impact on the Valley and is disappointed in the visual report presented by PG&E. He requested that a much more - 7 8-19-86