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waterway. He noted that the plan shows the relocation of the 5,000-square-foot lot homes offthe Central and Western Parcels. He provided an overview of Alternatives 7A, 7B and 7C and noted that Alternative A is the preferred plan. He noted the site plans, grading and utility plans and landscape plans for the individual communities have been developed and included in the PUD package. Mr. Costanzo advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission will review the plans for the five-acre park. Discussion ensued relating to a clarification of duets versus duplexes. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Dolores Bengtson, 568 Hamilton Way, expressed concern with the ability of any of the alternatives supporting a golf course. She noted the western portion was not designed for a golf course. She commented on the berm and inquired who will maintain the berms. She commented on the City land around the Western parcel and noted it will be expensive to maintain land. Further, she noted that the property on the hill behind Kaiser is unusable and noted there may be less land available for the amenities. She noted she would oppose any process that excludes complete master planning of the project and she noted she does not support a plan that has very few homes and she would be in support of additional homes in the project. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Ms. Bengtson noted she supported the preferred plan. Steve Ooins, 405 Ewing Drive, spoke in support of a high density transit oriented pedestrian friendly development in one of the last areas where high density development could be proposed. He noted that jobs have been created in the area and there needs to be a responsibility to provide housing. He expressed concern with the traffic impacts and requested that the Commission examine these issues. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Goins noted there should be four to five units per acre and the development being in the range of the 1,900 units. John Chapman, representative of Tri~Valley Vision 2010 Plan, provided an overview of the cornerstones of the effort and provided documentation to the Commission. He noted the importance of increasing density of housing projects, additional affordable housing being provided, 750,000 of commercial should be eliminated or reduced, the shifting of development in closer proximity to the downtown area, and the fast Wack process should be slowed down. Anita Vegas, 2512 Tapestry Way, expressed concern with placing the majority of buildings on the west side of the property due to the environmental issues: She noted the homes should be in the central area of the development and inquired as to street improvements that will be provided in the Windsor project. Mr. Swift noted that the Bernal Bridge will be widened from the south side, and that a bike lane, pedestrian sidewalk, a through lane, a signal light, and a left turn pocket will be provided. Gloria Davis, 2354 Meadowlark Drive, expressed concern with the houses not being placed in the central location of the project. She noted there is a need for playgwunds on the west side of the development. She noted the golf course is for a minimal amount of people and expressed PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 26, 2000 Page 11