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26S 225 There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Resolution No. 84-252, 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 GP-84-10, application of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland and EVH Partnership to amend the General Plan Land Use Element designation from High Density Residential to Commercial and Offices of an approximately 13 acre site located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the railroad tracks of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company and Bernal Avenue, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Mohr and Wood ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilmember Brandes to approve GP-84-10, application of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland and EVH Partnership to amend the General Plan Land Use Element designation from High Density Residential to Commercial and Offices of an approximately 13 acre site located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the railroad tracks of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company and Bernal Avenue. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Mercer stated that after review of the project he felt denial is appropriate because of his concern over access and density. He stated there is a shopping center proposed across the street from this project; this project will create another layer of commercial in this area; the property has been zoned high density for a long time; the comments of Mr. Hovinghand Mrs. Mayhew are valid regarding the proposed development; and that high density residential type housing is needed. Councilmember Mohr stated the design is very attractive for the proposed complex, however she concurs with the general plan recommendation that this property remain high density residential. She stated she has concerns regarding commercial zoning. She added she felt the access problems could be resolved and she would like to see another design for multi-family housing. Councilmember Butler stated he felt the shopping center design is excellent~ but he also understands the concerns about the downtown area. He stated he is confused about balance. He stated his previous concern relative to uncertainty of the access seems to have been solved, however he maintains the same position that this is a good location for high density residential. Councilmember Brandes stated he has always been in'favor of commercial and office zoning on this property. In studying the future potential growth of downtown develop- ment he strongly feels this would be the most appropriate type of development. He stated that other lands in the area have the potential for high density residential development. He stated that Bernal Avenue will have heavy traffic use which could adversely impact residential development. He stated he concurs there is a need and desire to have some high density residential in this area but he did not believe this type development is the best use for the subject land. He stated the developer of this property has to be frustrated with the process of going back and forth as to what kind of project Council desires. He stated that in Council's desire to get high density housing he hopes they do not overlook this plan which he feels will be bene- ficial to the entire community and especially the southern part of town. No further action was taken by Council on the general plan amendment or the PUD rezoning and development plan application. 16. 10/16/84