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the Memorandum are the land plans that are in place for projects that have already been approved or that have proposed modifications to those plans, including the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan, the modification proposed for the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan, the Lauer PUD, the Jennaro PUD, and various other projects. In response to a question by Commissioner Wright, Mr. Swift stated that one role of the Planning Commission is to make a recommendation whether any of the projects that have already been approved should be re-evaluated. He noted that there are some legal constraints, in that a project must first reach a certain stage in its development before it's considered a vested project. Once it has reached that point, there is nothing the City can do to prevent its completion in accordance with the approval. He noted that, at this time, the only approved project that has reached that point is the Standard Pacific Phase III. However, they have submitted a modification to their PUD which will not be covered by the old tentative map. Therefore, they aze taking the risk of subjecting the project to re-review. Mr. Swift also reported that some azeas, including the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan, have received a lot of study, but most of the area that is not developed is not vested. Therefore, the City can amend the General Plan, the Specific Plan, the street circulation system, and the land uses. In response to firrther questioning by Chair Cooper, Mr. Swift stated that the Commission could recommend no additional review, a very limited review, or a review of any and all projects that do not have vested development rights. Commissioner Kumazan asked Mr. Swift to describe the perimeter of what is being discussed. He - responded that it is the Planning Commission's decision to decide where that boundary should be. He noted that the boundary that was mentioned at the City Council meeting by the residents who presented the petition, recommending a boundary with Interstate 580 on the north, Santa Rita Road on the west, Stanley Boulevard on the south, and the end of the City of Pleasanton planning area on the east. Mr. Swift stated that a staff report will be presented at the next public hearing which identifies various options and alternatives. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Larry Appleton, Kaiser Sand and Gravel, P.O. Box 580, Pleasanton, presented a letter to the Commission pointing out that because there is no staff report identifying the issues, he is challenging all of them. He feels that the General Plan should not be changed, but does not think it matters to change the Specific Plans. He further stated that all stakeholders should be involved in the plan. He is interested in being involved in any study group for this project. However, he stated that he is opposed to any additional study. He also stated that if a specific plan study is done then there must be an EIR, and he feazs that it will probably conflict with other specific plan EIR's. In summary, he stated that he is in support of the original 1989 Stoneridge Specific Plan. Victoria Holt, 3390 Vermont Place, stated that she has been involved with the Staples Ranch/Ponderosa Coalition since 1988. She noted that when she purchased her home ten years ago, she understood what was planned for the area under the 1989 general plan and specific plan, and is angry that a developer can later purchase the land and thereby take away the general and specific plans. In addition, she feels that Planning Commission Page 17 February 25, 1998