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Mr. Donald Frisher~ ccn~ultinC~ ~raffic engineer for Willo~-West, stated he agreed witi~ most of the statements made in the E.I.S. However, he elaborated on ~]~e traffic comparisons, stating the devel- opment being proposed by ?~i!lo'~..~-West would be a compilation of many land uses and therefore a balance of traffic flow. Mr. Don Bissell, Bissell & Karn Associates, stated that with regard to the Calaveras Fault and the Pleasanton Fault, there is no action, and he does not consider this to be a problem as has been evidenced by extensive studies of these and other~ Faults in the Bay Area. It was moved by Councilman Herlihy, and seconded by Councilman Mori, that the public hearin~ on the E.I.S. ~regarding Willow-West Shopping Center site be closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen, Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Pearson and Mayor Reid NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Reid declared the Public hearing re-opened on the appli- cation of Stoneson~ and the appeal of Willow-Nest° He stated that Stoneson would make their presentation first. Mr. Edgar stated that reports had previously been submitted and reviewed by the City Council regarding this matter. He presented a report setting forth the advantages and disadvantages on each site as well as cost comparisons° Mr. Castro stated the planning considerations consisted of the preliminary land use element; general review of the design plans, ackno~ledging the fact that this plan is a plan in keeping with the latest type of design, number of stores, overall circulation element, and parking facilities. Mr. Sooby stated that as far as public works are concerned, sewer, water service and storm drainage are partially constructed already because of other development nearby° The streets and traffic~ access will need improvements to Foothill Road and other streets, and most important the construction of Stoneridge Drive Interchange. Mr. Joe Burkhardt in'~roduced various people representing Stone- ridge as follows: Mr. A. Alfred Taubman, Chairman of The Taubman, Inc. stated the reason for the selection of the Stoneridge site as being in the center of several of their other shopping centers; namely, Southland, Sun Valley, Eastridge, and a new center in Richmond° The most important factor is the size of the parcel of land, which can accommodate a large retail center in the Valley in one complex and therefore, not split development° This develoFment affords the opportunity to handle traffic and total volume of stores. Mr. Jack Richardson, General Manager of Capwell's stated that Capwell's had been committed to the proposed Stoneridge Shopping Center since 1966~ All studies at that time and continuing studies still indicate this is the best site for our store, as well as the regional shopping center~ He further stated the developers are an extremely strong financial group and that Capwell's desire to be a part of this development. Mr. John Egan, Vice President of Macy's, stated that Macy stores started in Northern California 13 years ago, with 4 new stores on the drawing board, and 3 others under construction~ He stated they have examined several sites in the general Bay area and have come to the conclusion that Stoneridge is the best site for a multi- department store regional center. He stated Macy's enthusiasm with the developers of this proposed site. He further stated that time was of the essence and urged immediate City Council action regarding approval of the Stoneridge site. -3- 10/30/72