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:2:69 Consider Adoption of Negative Declaration Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 85:95) dated February 26, 1985, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on the application and the negative declaration. Mr. Tom Schutter, 471 St. Marys Street, stated he has been opposed to commercial and multi-family residential zoning in this area since it was first considered for rezoning more than a year ago. He stated he would like to keep his property as it is now, but that multiple dwelling units would create adverse impact on the surround- ings as well as increase traffic. Mr. Schutter stated he did not feel he had been properly notified regarding issues for consideration in this area. Council explained that the proposed rezoning is to bring this area into conform- ance with the General Plan, but it should not create any particular change to property in this neighborhood. Ms. Alice Mohr, 431 St. Marys Street, stated she is opposed to the rezoning, but if rezoning is necessary she would prefer the least amount of high density possible. She stated she felt that too high density will encourage development, as well as lose large yard sizes and greenery. She preferred retaining the character of this neigh- borhood as it is now. Ms. Marlene Hadley, 648 St. John Street, stated she would like to see St. Marys Street zoned to residential, single dwelling homes. She stated that more apartments will ruin the character of the downtown area. She added that she is concerned about traffic and the quality of the neighborhood. Mr. Merton Murray, representing the Murray property at 418 St. Marys Street, stated he is in favor of the rezoning to RM-1500. He advised that the majority of the property in this area is already multiple dwelling units. He felt the traffic problems will be taken care of by the improvements to Del Valle Parkway, and that the rezoning will not change the neighborhood. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. Council discussion ensued regarding the time frame relative to bringingthis area into conformance with the General Plan, and whether or not it was necessary. Staff advised that it is necessary to bring the area into conformance with the General Plan but there is no time frame; State guidelines use the word "reasonable length of time" - probably a six month figure. However, if additional information is needed before making a decision, the time can be ext&nded for a longer period. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Council- member Butler, determining on the basis of a review of initial environmental study done for this project, that no significant environmental impact would occur as out- lined in the City's guidelines and that a negative declaration is appropriate in connection with RZ-85-2, application of the City of Pleasanton to rezone an approxi- 'mately six acre area composed of all properties located on the north and south sides of St. Marys Street and the north side of Division Street between Peters Avenue and the Western Pacific Railroad right-of-way from the R-1-6500 (Single-family Residential) District to the RM-2500 (Multiple-family Residential) District. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler and Mohr NOES: Councilmember Wood and Mayor Mercer ABSENT: Councilmember Brandes 5. 2/26/85