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b. Stoneson whould be put on notice that the City Council, by zoning to the P.U.D., makes no commitment. to a residential plan, density or units. ~ Mr. Hal Taylor, Assistant District Engineer for Planning Dept., Division of Highways, District 4, San Francisco, spoke regarding the Stoneridge Interchange. He stated that after several months of meetings with City of Pleasanton staff, the Division of Highways feels this Inter- change meets minimum requirements, therefore, is possible. Mr. Taylor presented the lengthy procedure necessary. to get final ~.approval on the Interchange, stating it would take 4 to 5. years. Also. final-approval would depend on funds available for the project: He further stated the Division of Highways would proceed with the feasibility study and pro- vide an answer to the City as soon .as possible. Mayor Reid declared the public hearing open on the E.I.S. related to the Stoneson application. Mr. Castro summarized the E.I.S. stating this project uses vacant land which is currently devoted to grazing and converts it to intense commercial use. In this connection, there will be a significant impact on the environment. However, because of the improvements anticipated for this development, it will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. This use, at present and in the foreseeable future, will not degrade the environment. On the contrary, this development appears to be more beneficial to man, his society, culture and environ- ment than any other use including pasture. Mr~ Joe Burkhardt, General Manager for Bayshore Properties, repre- senting Stoneson Corp., stated a great deal of study has gone into the E.I.S. provided by the consultants. Mr. Don Bissell, Bissell & Karn, Consultants, commended the staff for their work on the E.I.S., however, in reviewing the report, he stated there were three areas which he felt needed further study. The three areas are as follows: Calaveras Fault line in proximity to the Stoneridge site; Foothill Road widening; and the proposed school site. It was moved by Councilman Herlihy and seconded by Councilman Kinney that the public hearing on the E.I.S. regarding Stoneridge Regional Shopping Center site be closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen He~'ii'hy, Kinney, Mori, Pearson and Mayor Reid NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Reid declared the public hearing open on the E.I.S. related to the Willow-West Appeal. Mr. Castro summarized the E..i.S. stating that general agreement is found in the conclusion noted on the E.I.S., those being in the following areas: major increases in tax base, revenues for the City and other agencies, higher level of services, decrease in property tax rates, new employment opportunities, and shopping conveniences. The disagreement-would be that better traffic access and circulation should be provided. It can be said that the road network surrounding the regional site would be upgraded. Control of on-site flooding is irrelevant to the conclusions of this report. Improved safety from improved traffic condition is subjective due to the fact if this large retail commercial/industrial area were to be developed under the condi- tions suggested. This development will very definitely have a signifi- cant impact on the environment and although improvements have been defined, the improvements mentioned in the report might not be quite adequate to mitigate a certain adverse impact on the environment. 2. 10/30/72