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f. Setting the public hearing for March 15, 1971 on the applica- tion for final development plan approval for PUD 69-5, a town- house development, described as Tract No. 3150, containing approximately 30 acres and generally located south of Stoner- idge Drive and east of Springdale Avenue. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Gerton, Pearson, Spiliotopoulos and NOES: None Mayor Reid ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. ~.~ATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISIO~ Discussion Re: Skyline Parkway Mr. tterb Crowle, Alameda County Director of Public Works, commenced his presentation by showing picture slides of the ridge top area from Sunol to the Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. Mr. Crowle explained the trail system, both for bicycle and equestrian~ picnic areas, the pro- posed road, and other matters of interest. He also explained how the route was designed to minimize damage to the landscape. He reported that this parkway would be approximately 37 miles long and would cost around $4,000,000 for basic acquisition of property. He stated that this money would be used from Alameda County Road Funds. Mr. ~qilliam Fraley, Alameda County Planning Director,. read a Resolution of the Alameda County Planning Commission which stated that the Commission concurrs with the general concept of the parkway proposal and adopted the Staff Report, dated January 18, 1971, and recommends further study and detailed planning by the transmission of the report to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Fraley expressed some reservations regarding the proposal and felt that stringent land use should be applied in order to preserve open space. He stated that' approximately $55 to $65 million dollars would be needed to complete this entire project. A considerable amount of questions were asked of Mr. Crowle and Mr. Fraley and much discussion ensued. Mayor Reid initiated council discussion on this matter by stating that the Cit~ Council was not required to take any action on this proposal. Councilman Pearson expressed concern regarding the destruction or the encouragment of the extinction of wild life, should this raod be developed. Councilman Spiliotopoulos was concerned with the control of residential growth in the developable areas near the parkway. Councilman Gerton expressed his thoughts regarding what was best for the people a~d that opening natural areas for the people to enjoy is doing something for all citizens and even future generations. Council- man Gerton stated that he will have to become completely orientated on this proposal before he could make any decision. He stated that he, personally, was in favor of urging the Board of Supervisors to contin- ue this study. Councilman Beratlis concurred with Councilman Gerton in continuing this study. It was moved by Councilman ~erton and seconded by Councilman Spilioto- poulos to encouEage the Board of Supervisors to continue the study on 2. 3-1-71