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The following persons spoke in favor of the appeal: Peter M. Turner, 1540 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, Attorney representing Appellant Thomas McManus, 2959 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, owner of the property No one spoke in opposition to this appeal. Mayor Philcox declared the public hearing closed. The Council then considered the appeal and determined that the proposed General Plan amendment would have the potential for significant adverse effect upon the environment due to changes to the circulation, housing and construc- tion, and open space elements. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember LeClaire, that Resolution No. 76-274, denying the appeal of Thomas K. McManus of a deter- mination by the City Manager that the preparation of an Environmental Impact port is required for an application to change the General Plan designation of approximately 66 acres of land located east of Hopyard Road between the Pleasanton Recreation and Sports Park and the Arroyo Mocho from "Parks and Recreation"' to '~edium Density Residential" be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Philcox recessed the meeting at 9:I0 P.M. Mayor Philcox reconvened the meeting at 9:15 'P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Contd.) Appeal of the decision of theCityManager to file a Negative Declaration for a proposed retail center including a convenience market with a gasoline self- service island on a site located immediately north of the intersection of Santa Rita Ro~d and TassaJara Road (Contd. Open from 11-22-76) Mr. Harris presented h~s report dated December 1, 1976, regarding this matter. Mayor Philcox declared Open the continued public hearing from the meeting of November 22, 1976. The following person spoke in favor of the appeal: Robert M. Pearson, 3590 Churchill Court The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal: Dr. Douglas Huntze, 514 Main Street, applicant for development of the property Phil Cameron, representing Short Stop Markets Mr. Pearson rebutted the testimony of the applicant. There being no further testimony, Mayor Philcox declared the public hearing~ closed. Council discussion ensued regarding pedestrian and bike traffic problems, youth activity, litter, and the impact of this development upon the environment. It was moved by Councilmember LeClaire, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 76-275, granting the appeal of the decision of the City Mana- ger to file a Negative Declaration for a proposed retail center including a con- venience market with a gasoline self-service island on a site located immediately north of the intersection of Santa Rita Road and Tassajara Road, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, LeClaire and Mercer NOES: Councilmember Herlihy and Mayor Philcox ABSENT: None 2. 12/6/76