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471 The following persons spoke in favor of the two items: Mr. George Spiliotopoulos, 5638 San Jose Drive, stated that four years ago the planning process that effects North Pleasanton was begun, after many years of previous planning by former councils, planning commissions, staff, and citizens. He stated the 1980's plan is a positive, up-dated plan and that Hacienda Business Park is the finest in the State. He stated the growth management program will insure that Pleasanton will be a city of planned progress in the future. He urged approval of the Hacienda Business Park application. Mr. Jim Krause, 894 Bonita, stated that one of Hacienda Business Parkis best features is its size, assuring that there will not be haphazard development in the North Pleasanton area; the conditions attached to approval of the applications will provide plenty of control; the 20-25 year build-out will allow for controller growth; and traffic flows have been successfully considered. He stated he felt Pleasanton is fortunate to have a project of this quality and developers who express sensitivity to the people and to the history of the community and lifestyle. He recommended approval of the general plan amendment and the application. Mr. Joseph Madden, 3851 Vineyard Avenue, stated he is in agreement with the staff report and Planning Commission recommendations. He stated the benefits of this project are great and an ideal use of the land at this location. He expressed concern that the opponents do not make project costs increase by circulating a peti- tion and having a referendum election. Ms. Lynn C. Lee, 4646 Klamouth Court, stated she moved here 17 years ago when it was difficult to get from one side of town to the other because there were no through streets; now it is easy to go anywhere in the City and to shop at local businesses, because of street improvements done by Hacienda Business Park. Mr. Bill Hirst, 478 Ewing Drive, stated he has lived here since 1968 and been involved with the planning process of the City and the desire to get desirable, clean, single or few developer activity to the City. Mr. Hirst stated that at that time he felt the City would probably never have the opportunity to work with only one developer, and that the Hacienda Business Park is truly a planner's dream and will be of considerable benefit to the City. He encouraged Council to take actions that will allow approval of the Callahan-Pentz/Prudential project, and also other projects of similar design. Ms. Joan Blair, 7596 Driftwood Way, stated she is happy to be connected to Pleasanton; she likes what she sees and would not like to see it stopped at this point. Mr. Dan Barboni, Pleasanton resident for many years, commended Joe Callaban and Jack Swanson for their tremendous efforts in the Hacienda Business Park development and the financial backing they bring with the project. Mr. Jarrett Johnson, 4508 Mohr Avenue, stated he moved to Pleasanton; he liked it then and he likes it now. He stated he likes the careful consideration that has gone on relative to planning; it is a city of planned progress. He added he felt that Hacienda Business Park will be an integral part of the City, bay area, state and nation, because of the economic growth it will bring. Ms. Kaye Wellman, 4565 Shearwater Road, stated she is in favor of the amendment to the general plan and supports the Hacienda Business Park. She spoke against any referendum, feeling that the costs would be unnecessary because the majority of people in Pleasanton are in favor of the business park. 6. 11/8/83