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Mr. Loube rebutted the concerns of the opponents stating that the 80 conditions imposed on the project are sufficient safeguards and that the developer intends to solve all problems of concern of the neighbors. He stated that the area is already impacted by the freeway and the project will not increase that impact. He stated the benefits will outweigh any detriments that will occur. Mr. Loube stated that the integrity of the San Francisco Water Department wells will not be hampered and that the design of the road may be changed if necessary. Mr. Fairfield elaborated further on the engineering aspects of the water wells and the proposed Valley Avenue extension. He stated it is a common property line between two public agencies; and that the fairgrounds is willing to cooperate in this effort. Mr. Fairfield stated that Mr. From will meet with San Francisco Water Department in an attempt to acquire surplus property after approval of the project. He stated that Mr. Fromm is committed to maintaining the integrity of the water wells. Mr. Fairfield advised that with regard to the concerns of Mr. Johansen, these con- concerns will be resolved to the best possible solution to all. He advised there will be 350 ft. between the proposed buildings and the closest house across the creek, there will be absolute minimum grading, berms will be as high as the City and Zone 7 will allow; the building of a fence is acceptable; lack of sewage capacity will re- quire that some buildings will be warehouse type structures; and that 40 feet high buildings are necessary to house the mechanical equipment required in the structures. Councilmember Mohr expressed concern about wells in the area that might be un- safe. Mr. Fairfield advised that all wells not in productive use must be sealed and that most were safe now, however, the location of all the wells is not known at this time and will have to be located and sealed if that has not already been done. Councilmember Butler asked if there is any difference of opinion by Zone 7, City of San Francisco, and Mr. Frommon the wells to be retained. Mr. Fairfield advised there is no difference of opinion; that Mr. Frommwill work out the well problem with the City of San Francisco Water Department. Councilmember Wood asked if any of the present wells could or would be used for irrigation of the proposed project. Mr. IFairfield advised this would have to be studied and it-is possible, however, such use was not intended at this point. Councilmember Butler asked if Mr. Fromm is agreeable to the conditions relative to significant impacts. Mr. Fairfield advised that the Environmental Impact Report mitigating conditions have been modified and that Mr. Fromm accepts them as they are, There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the Environmental Impact Report. Councilmember Butler stated he felt some of the suggested significant impacts are very appropriate, such as traffic, surface runoff, etc., but felt some of the impacts suggested as significant were inconsequential. Councilmember Kephart stated he felt the Environmental Impact Report addressed the concerns satisfactorily. He stated that his property backs up to this project and that he has no problem with the mitigating conditions. He advised he had spoken to several of his neighbors and they were of the same opinion. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 81-143, certifying that the EnvirOnmental Impact Report has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the State Guidelines; certifying that the Council has reviewed and considered the information in the Environmental Impact Re- port; making the required findings for potentially significant impacts as outlined 5. 5/12/81