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In answer to Councilman Beratlis' question, Mr. Castro stated that the size of the proposed site was 8.1 gross acres which would net 6.8 acres. Mr. Castro also listed the five proposed neighborhood shopping centers, to be located north of the Del Valle Canal and the extension of E1Gharro Boulevard. Messrs. Gotden and Bogardes asked that the particular area of the proposed site be pointed out to them on the map. Mr. Castro complied. Discussion ensued regarding the use of multiples in the area. M~yor Getton explained the specifics of the General Plan regarding multiple zoning. In ~nswer to Councilman Reid's inquiry, Mr. Castro reported that to his know- ledge, there was no "anchor" tenant for this development. Councilman Reid stated that he thought that any open space in this center should be landscaped. Councilman Beratlis stated his concern regarding the size of this proposed center. He also stated that he felt that there was an excess of commercial zoning in this neighborhood. Mayor Gerton concurred with Councilman Beratlis' comments regarding the size of this particular site and explained that if sites are too large, considerable time is taken in developing them which delays the developing of sites in other areas. Mr. Castro stated that if this site is too large for a commercial-neighborhood center, perhaps a portion of it could be used for multiple use. There being no further comments from the public, it was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Spiliotopoulos that the public hearing be closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that he was in accord with the Planning Com- misslongs recommendation. Councilman Beratlis emphasized the fact that he felt there was an excess of commercial zoning in the area and stated he would vote against the subject rezoning as applied for. Cop~iderable discussion ensued regarding the types of tenants, the size of this proposed center and its proximity to other shopping centers in the area. It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Rega that Resolution No. 70-25, be adopted, denying the application to fezone from the "A" District to the "C-I~"District, that property described as a Neighborhood Commercial Center within the Mackay Homes Development and the matter be referred back. to the Plannin~:. Commission with the following stipulations: 1. Prior to considering the allocation of final zoning to the C-N District, the applicant should be able to provide evidence that an anchor tenant has been secured for the center. 2. Prior to the allocation of final zoning, the total number of square feet of sales area and the total area of the center should be inspected closely, with particular attention as to whether the uses proposed and the size of the center are appropriate to the purposes of a neighborhood center. 3. If the size of the center is ultimately reduced from the request in the subject allocation, then the excess area not used as a part of the center should be placed in landscaping. Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that this action would duplicate the effort of the Planning Commission and the City staff by asking them to re-evaluate th~s rezoning. He ~so stated that five shopping centers in the total area was what was recommended in the General Plan and for these reasons he would vote against denying the application. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES~ Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Mayor Getton NOES: Councilman Spiliotopoulos AB~E~TT: None ~,SJ, REPORTS I'!res~.DLation of Detailed Plans Re:. Shadow Cltffs.P~r~ I~r. Lee Walton, Assistant General Manager of the East Bay Regional Park Dis- trict, introduced Mr. Hulet Hornbeck, who explained the advantages of Sl, adow Cliffs Park, located on Stanley Boulevard, being annexed to the City of Pleasanton. Mr.