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This Initial Study is available for review at the Planning. Division~ 200 Bernal Avenue~ Pleasanton. Comments on this decision may be directed to either the Plannin~ staff prior to the above meeting date~ or directly to the City Council at the above noticed meeting (Continued Open from 7-10-79) Mr. Harris presented his report dated July 12, 1979, regarding this matter. Mayor Brandes expressed concern regarding the proposed R-1-20,O00 zoning and asked if the affected property owners were fully aware of this zoning classifica- tion. Mr. Harris stated he had met with the property owners and explained the various zoning categories but did not go into the specifics of lot splits. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing open on the application and the Negative Declaration. Mr. Earl Augusta, 3963 Stanley Boulevard, reviewed the background information relating to his property, stating that it had been determined that the property would require a General Plan amendment before prezoning could be accomplished. He stated that for reasons of his own and in all fairness any designation on the Augusta property other than Residential would be unacceptable. Mr. Augusta stated he felt all fees should be waived for the General Plan amendment regarding this property since this annexation had been initiated by the City. Mr. Augusta stated he felt a written commitment by the City to the property owners was imperative to assure the people of their rights under annexation. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding municipal improvements and who is responsible for costs involved. Mr. Campbell advised it had been the policy of past City Councils that there was no obligation on the part of property owners until they redevelop, and that improvements are done when it is feasible in the area unless the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood is affected. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mercer, that the City Council reaffirm its current policy that it is not the Cityvs intent to change the life style of the property owners in annexation proceedings, and that there is no obligation on the part of the property owners to pay for municipal improvements until such time as they redevelop and it is feasible or unless the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood is affected. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butler, Kephart, Mercer, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood Mr. Frank Auf der Maur, 599 Pico Avenue, stated he was opposed to the R-i-20,000 zoning because he felt it was not compatible with the adjacent R-1-6500 zoning. Mr. Maurice Jones, 4023 Stanley Boulevard, stated he favored R-i-20,000 zoning. He stated that he had talked to all of the property owners in the area except two, and all would like to keep the area as it is now. Mr. Joe Madden, 3851 Vineyard Avenue, stated that with respect to his parcel he would request that it be prezoned Agricultural. Mayor Brandes asked if any affected property owners in the audience had any questions regarding the proposed R-i-20,000 zoning. No one spoke. Council reaffirmed to Mr. Augusta that his property would be zoned Residential following the General Plan amendment proceedings. 4. 7/24/79