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2O3 with Zone 7 to acquire additional land for parking. He advised that negotiations are still pending at this time. He requested that his application be continued to the City Council meeting of January 24, 1984. After discussion, Mayor Butler de- clared this public hearing continued open to the meeting of January 24, 1984, 8:'00 P.M., in the Pleasanton Council Chambers. Councilmember Mercer requested Mr. Gissler to notify the tenants of this continuance. Mr. Bud Barlow, President of the Alisal Improvement Club, informed Council that the preliminary report regarding annexation of Happy Valley area to the City, was mailed to the Homeowners on September 3rd. He advised that there will be a general meeting of this group on September 27th to discuss the report, and after that time they should be able to determine what direction to take relative to annexation. He presented a copy of the preliminary report to Council. Mr. Steve Hughes, 587 Touriga Drive, stated that with regard to trees being planted by developers, in his area most of the trees have died or were never planted by the homeowner, and he wondered if anything could be done to insure that trees would be preserved. Council stated they strongly support a tree program in new sub- divisions and do what they can to make a neighborhood environmentally acceptable but that care of trees is largely a responsibility of the homeowner. Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, newly elected President of the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association, requested that Council authorize a detailed traffic study.on Vineyard Avenue by a professional consultant, before and after completion of the Pico extension. He stated this street is very dangerous and that recommenda- tions for improvement of traffic flow should be reviewed by Council. Council con- curred and referred the matter to the Staff Traffic Committee for further recommenda- tion. Mr. Steve Hughes, 587 Touriga Drive, stated he has concerns about traffic on Vineyard Avenue in front of the mobile home parks. He advised the speed limit is 55 MPH in this area, that it is an especially wide street, and there are no cross- walks, making it very hazardous for pedestrians trying to walk across the street. Council referred this matter to the Staff Traffic Committee for consideration and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Vintage Associates for PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning and development plan appr6val for a mixed use high density residential/commercial and offices project proposed to consist of 32 dwelling units, approximately 11~000 sq. ft. of commercial and offices area, and related facilities on an approximately 2.2 acre site located at the northeast corner of Bernal Avenue (Pico) and Palomino Drive. Zoning for the property is PUD (PAanned Unit Development)-Neighborhood Commercial District Consider Adoption of Negative Declaration Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 83:378) dated September 7, 1983, regarding this matter. Mayor Butler declared the public hearing open on the application and the Negative Declaration. Mr. Doyle Heaton, representing Vintage Hills Limited, Concord, presented a site plan for th~ proposed development, stating he felt this project will make the area viable. He reviewed the concept of residential over commercial development. He advised he had met with the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association last night to pre- sent the plan to this group and to answer questions concerning the project. 4. 9/13/83