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Karen Glafkydes, 737 Happy Valley Road, 4-H Club member, stated that young people in the area should have the freedom and space to raise animals and ride horses without interference of increased traffic. She requested Council to con- sider these needs as well as the man who wants to build homes. Mr. Bud Barlow, 6723 Alisal Street, stated he was concerned about this opening the door for future additional development. Mr. Paul Marshall, 417 Sycamore Road, stated he agreed with the objections already expressed. He asked whether or not serious consideration had been given to whether in fact a development of this type is of economic and sound benefit to the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Marshall stated he felt the best interests of the City will not be served by this project. Mr. Fairfield rebutted the concerns of the residents in the area, stating the density was lower than required by the General Plan, a suitable entrance to the development would be provided, that the project would fill in a gap, that develop- ment would be gradual and orderly, that there would not be significant increased traffic, the project will bring water and sewer to the area, the flood control matter will be properly taken care of, that there will be no adverse intrusion into the area, and that the project will enhance the area. He added that Amber Road and Amber Lane are a problem but that it will be satisfactorily worked out with the residents as the project proceeds. He concluded by stating the-proposed development would not cause any negative impact on the life style of anyone in the area. There being no further testimony, Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed on the application and the Negative Declaration. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Resolution No. 79-159, determining on the basis of a review of initial en- vironmental study done for this project, that no significant environmental impact Cit ' would occur as outlined in the y s guidelines and that a Negative Declaration is appropriate to prezone a 35 acre site located between the Rosepointe subdivision and Happy Valley Road, immediately westerly of Amber Lane, to the R-i-20,000 (Single- Family Residential) District, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butler, Kephart, Mercer, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Wood stated he felt there was a need for large lot development but that Council should not go outside the present City Limits to get them but that some areas within the City should be found, therefore he was opposed to the application. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Ordinance No. 902 be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butler, Kephart, Mercer, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Ordinance No. 902, to prezone a 35 acre site located between the Rosepointe subdivision and Happy Valley Road, immediately westerly of Amber Lane, to the R-1-20,000 (Single-Family Residential) District, be introduced. 5. 9/11/79