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233 The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wood, and Vice Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Butler Mr. William G. Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, requested Council to appeal an item that was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of June 22, 1983; Z-83- 111, application of Arnold Kruse for zoning certificate approval to allow a home occu- pation involving periodically keeping a vehicle in excess of one ton (a truck tractor) incidental to a long hauling business at 4363 Second Street. Mr. Kovac stated this should not be allowed and would set a bad precedent. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in approving Z-83-111, application of Arnold Kruse for zon- ing certificate approval to allow a home occupation involving periodically keeping a vehicle in excess of one ton (a truck tractor) incidental to a long hauling business at 4363 Second Street. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wood, and Vice Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Butler Mr. Harold Dixon, 4066 Suffolk Way, stated he had heard there is to be a new recreational complex constructed east of E1 Charro and south of 1-580, which would include six dome theaters, golf courses, kiddie rides, etc. He asked if Council had any knowledge of this proposed development, even though it would be in the County. Councilmembers advised they were not aware of plans for such a project. Vice Mayor Mercer suggested that Mr. Dixon contact Supervisor Don Excell relative to this issue. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Barnett-Range/Shelter Capital and Sid Corrie for PUD (Planned Unit Development)-High Density Residential zoning and deve.lopment' plan approval of a 240 unit ~arden apartment project on an approximately 11 acre site located immediately south of the Arroyo Mocho, approximately 1500 feet east of the intersection of Santa Rita Road and the Arroy~ Mocho Canal. Zoning for the property is "A" (Agricultural) District Consider AdoDtlon of Negative Declaration Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 83:248) dated June 21, 1983, regarding this matter. Vice Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on the application and the, negative declaration. Mr. Joe Simmons, 360 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, representing Shelter Capital Cor- poration, in partnership with Barnett-Range Corporation, presented background informa- tion regarding these two firms. He stated the corporations develop rental housing, and after a thorough analysis of the Bay Area they decided that Pleasanton was the best location for this type of housing, and that it is needed in this area. He stated they have reviewed the general planning of Pleasanton in order to select a site with- out negative impact to the surrounding area, good proximity to downtown and transpor- tation, and acceptable to the city. Mr. Simmons presented drawings showing the con- cept of the development. He stated he had met with residents in the surrounding neighborhoods to discuss their concerns relative to the proposed project. Some of the concerns were a soundwall, aesthetics, and density. He stated that after these meetings, his firm has revised their development plans to reduce the project from 240 units of garden apartments to 200 units, making the density 16 units per acre and retaining the 408 parking spaces. He added the additional space would be used as open space. Mr. Simmons advised his firm is ready to pursue the project and could 3. 6/28/83