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Councilmember Brandes stated that although only the roadway improvements are being considered at this meeting he felt it would save confusion later to to discuss whether or not the interchange at West Las Positas Boulevard and 1- 680 is needed and should be considered in the freeway improvements. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmem- ber Wood, that the interchange at West Las Positas Boulevard and 1-680 be eliminated from the Freeway Assessment District, The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Butler and Mohr ABSENT: None MayOr Mercer recessed the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Mayor Mercer reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Consider Adoption of Negative Declaration in conjunction with application of Prudential Insurance Company of America for grading and associated permits to allow various improvements Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 85:349) dated July 10, 1985, regrding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Ben Tarver, 1144 Arak Court, asked several questions regarding the availability of sewer capacity. He stated there maybe public controversy relative to Hacienda Business Park Phase II. He stated the developer may ex- pend money now and the project not be approved later on. He stated he did not think there is adequate sewer c ,jacity for the proposed Phase II project, and there is no short term solution to the problem. He felt more i~formation is needed before going forward in terms of an Environmental Impact ~eport, PUD, and public view. He stated the application is premature at thi time. He stated that traffic in North Pleasanton is getting worse. He ~,'ged Counci.1 not to grant the grading permit. Mr. Joe Callaham, representing Callahen Pentz Properties, stated there were problems associated with the grading for Phase I by waiting late to start and he did not want the same problems with Phase II. He stated he is and al- ways has been aware of the availability of sewer capacity. He reviewed the improvements to be made and the schedule for completion. There being no flirther testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember But- ler, that Resolution No. 85-355, 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 conjunction with the application of Prudential Insurance Company of America for grading and associated permits to allow various improvements, and directing staff to issue grading and improve- ment permits in accordance with standard City procedures and incorporating as conditions of approval the measures described in Staff Report 85:349, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer 7-16-85 -11-