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129 committees made up of the community at large. Any Pleasanton resident who wishes to give time and research to the various concerns should be allowed to serve on one of the subcommittees. This will permit public input by the citizens who want to be heard. He stated the Planning Commission and City Council do not have time to spend on an in-depth review of all of the problems and conflicts, and a citizens review committee could study areas of concern and report to Council regarding these matters. Mr. Innes stated that with regard to item 2 of the General Plan amendment, he con- curred with the developer in proposing to change the truck policy restricting traffic to Hopyard north to Gibralter Drive. Mr. Innes requested that Council delete item 5 of the General Plan amendment regarding balance among land uses within the planning area and leave it stand as currently written in the General Plan. Mr. Innes stated that regardless of the size of this development that there is only 300,000 gallons of sewer capacity available which will accommodate a little more than 1/3 of the total development and that the City has built-in controls. Any increase of the 548 acres will have to come before City Council for additional sewage, and depending on what type of development, might also require going to state and federal agencies. He stated that growth can go along in a logical manner and be consistent with what this community is able to handle. Mr. Innes concluded by stating this is a fine develop- ment and he supports it, but has some concerns regarding the overall effect of develop- ments of this type and lack of thorough planning in our industrial General Plan. He requested Council to address the concerns of full build-out before the adoption of any ordinance approving the Hacienda Business Park. Rev. Robert Vogt, 4122 Sharab Court, and resident of Pleasanton since 1958, stated he was a member of the citizens General Plan Review Committee in 1964 and 1968; his particular subcommittee reviewed the location of public-buildings. He stated the City has good planning. He strongly supported the Hacienda Business Park and stated the design and style are without parallel. He stated it personally complied with his need for beauty and good architecture, for good government and good education, for great family life, concern for jobs, and for economic resources reasons. Mr. Peter T. Muller, 8301 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, representing the Associated General Contractors of California, stated this group supports this particular project. He stated he has reviewed all of the documents and heard the presentations, and feels it is the most outstanding project in the State, and that the community should be privileged to have this project in Pleasanton. He stated the development team is second to none and the overall concept is good, and that this project is the best and most efficient use of this particular parcel and the mixed uses is extremely well done. He stated it is a positive growth project and he strongly favors approval of the development. Mr. Pat Milne, 5525 San Antonio, representing Mission Park Homeowners Association, stated this group has reviewed all materials and attended meetings with the developer, and supports the project. Mr. Bob Philcox, 2411 Crestline Road, stated he moved to Pleasanton in 1954. At that time it was a charming town with good schools, not many shops, and no parks, but a good place to live and raise a family. Now in 1982 it is still a charming city with good schools, good shopping, outstanding parks, and a lovely place to live and raise a family. He stated the City has come through difficult times of slow growth, moderate growth, fast growth, and no growth, new parks, industry, traffic lights, and all with the lowest sales tax base in the County. He stated that with each change came the - "anti-everything" citizens. He stated that Pleasanton's good planning is due to dedi- cated and concerns City Councils, Planning Commissions, and interested citizens in an effort to make Pleasanton a better place to live; with good shopping, new roads, strong tax base and some industry. Mr. Philcox stated that Hacienda Business Park 6. 6/8/82