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In response to a question from Commissioner Wright regazding Mr. Erickson's recommendation for representation on the committee and how the committee is selected, Mr. Erickson stated that the group proposed to look at the applications and try to pick those proportionately located in the study azea, and also cover the entire azea. He noted that what is done in this area will effect all azeas of the City, therefore, it would be absurd not to include people from all around the City on this steering group. Chair Cooper asked if he is correct in thinking that the proponents are not in sympathy with major land owners being represented on this committee to any extent. Mr. Erickson stated that he thinks it is critical that they be represented and be allowed to make presentations, but he does not believe they should be allowed to vote, in that they would vote for the maximum profit on their land. He said they would need to heaz from the developers on how they interpret what could be done on their land in terms of benefits to the whole City. They would invite them to make as many presentations as possible, but the vote should be in anon-conflicting situation. David Gonsalves, 2215 Martin Avenue, stated that he is a long-time resident and one of the original representatives for this area, and that this area has been through many studies. He noted that the Martin Avenue area is still going through a process as it is being annexed into the City. He requested that the Martin Avenue area be excluded if a recommendation for a study goes forward, but that the property owners have a voice in the future of the Busch and Staples property. He advised that he does not think the Martin Avenue azea should have to go through rezoning or general plan amendments again. Bob Silva, 3766 Oak Brook Court, spoke on behalf of the DeSilva Group, the current developer of the Staples Ranch property. He referenced his letter to the Planning Commission dated February 25, outlining the history within the process for this property. He stated that as noted by Mr. Swift, there have been a significant number of studies done in this azea. He commented that the 1986 General Plan contemplated that the area currently known as the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan azea was designated for a specific plan and that in 1989 such a plan was adopted. He made the following points that aze noted in his letter: - the DeSilva Group believes that the information generated by the original specific plan process, the discussions through the General Plan review process, the application put forth to amend the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan in 1996, the supplemental EIR, the current cut-through traffic report, and the pending addendum to the supplemental EIR would have adequately addressed all of the issues within the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan azea. - the azea constitutes 293 acres. Of the origina1293 acres, 128 remain to be developed. Arterial streets have been constructed, as well as an elementary school and two neighborhood pazks. The funding for all of the public infrastructure has been generated by the completed projects. The funding for the balance of the 128 acres comes totally from the projects within the 128 acres. About $17.6 million is needed to complete the remainder of the infrastructure improvements in that azea, including the 328-acre lighted sports park that is proposed in the amendment to the plan. - when the entire Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan area is completed it will provide benefits that have been sought after by the City of Pleasanton and it will provide a solid foundation for the eastern core of the City, completes an arterial street system, meets the goals of the circulation element of the General Plan. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 March 24, 1998