In 2004 Pixar Animation Studios sought approval from the City of Emeryville to construct three additional buildings and a six-story parking garage within its 21-acre enclave. EBASE announced its objection, stating the Emeryville City Council should not approve the expansion without Pixar adequately addressing, analyzing or mitigating its impact on the city's residents and environment. EBASE insisted that Pixar complete an extensive environmental impact report and sign a community agreement. Pixar's expansion was to be on land where the Castle Group had planned to build 130 affordable housing units. When that plan fell through, the city helped streamline Pixar's purchase of the property. EBASE wanted Pixar to pay to build affordable housing somewhere else. It also wanted Pixar to help pay for job training and do more local hiring. In July 2004 EBASE had collected enough signatures to qualify a referendum of the development approvals given by the Emeryville City Council; however, voters approved Measures T and U and Pixar was granted approval for the expansion.