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231 Mr. Sam Zullo presented maps showing Alternates A and B, and briefly reviewed each alternate. Mr. Warnick stated these improvements could tie in with the Hacienda Business Park improvements to be done in this area next Spring if Council so desired, and the cost shared with the District. Mr. Lewis Pollard, representing Emporium-Capwells and other department stores, stated he has just become aware of the proposed assessment district and does not understand what the impact of the proposal will be on developed property such as his. He stated he has concerns about the financial impact of the assessment district on his property. He stated he felt the cost spread should be fair and equitable. He urged Council not to move ahead too fast and to carefully consider the method of cost spread. Mr. Warnick advised it is important to move ahead with conceptual plans for this area as soon as possible in order that these improvements can be accomplished in an orderly fashion in conjunction with other development in the North Pleasanton area. Mr. Zullo advised that in the preliminary engineering analysis he tried to arrive at a representative and reasonable cost spread for the net undeveloped area. He stated that a detailed analysis has not been made of the developed property in the Stoneridge Mall, but that further study will be done in the next two or three months regarding estimates of cost and a determination made relative to recommended method on spread of costs within the shopping center. Mr. Pollard requested that he be included in discussions regarding cost spread and method procedures before the public hearing is scheduled. Mr. Warnick advised there will be additional meetings in the near future so that everyone will understand the spread rules. Mr. Roger Gage, representing Prudential Insurance Company, stated it is in the best interests of the City for the improvements to go full speed ahead, and he fully supported the recommendations of staff. Mr. Peter Jacobson, 6122 Allbrook Circle, addressed the Council regarding the height of the soundwall to be installed behind his house in connection with the improvements to Hopyard Road. He stated that the proposed height of 8 feet will not be sufficient to block out noise and exhaust fumes. He stated that with the new alignment of Hopyard Road his house is now very near the street. He requested that a 10 foot high soundwall be installed behind his house and the four houses along his street that are affected by the realignment of Hopyard Road. He presented a written report to Council regarding sound levels for the residential area surrounding the Hacienda Business Park. He stated he did not feel the figures are accurate at this time because of the realignment of Hopyard Road. After considerable discussion, Council instructed staff to schedule a meeting with representatives of Prudential Insurance Company, City staff, and Mr. Jacobson, to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible. Ms. Sharrell Michelotti, 7873 Olive Court, reminded Council that the West Las Positas interchange has been listed as last on the priority list. She reminded Council that the two lane overcrossing that does not exist yet will take two years to build, and people have concerns about building these improvements, then tearing them down, and then adding on. Mr. Warnick informed Council that the two lane over- crossing would be designed to be compatible with later improvements. Ms. Michelotti reminded Council that the West Las Po'sitas interchange was on the General Plan before the concept of the Stoneridge interchange and overcrossing existed. She asked if the Hacienda interchange turn-off from Tracy would have a stop light or be free-flow. Mr. Zullo stated that plans had not been specifically designed at this point regarding a signalized intersection and he would have to wait for input from the County. Ms. Michelotti questioned the flow of traffic from the Tracy area. She commended Council on their quick action regarding the previous speaker's problem. 11. 12/13/82