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At 9:50 p.m. Chairperson Roberts announced that the Commission would recess for a break. Chairperson Roberts reconvened the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the detail for the homes on the 5,000-square-foot lots. It was noted that the comer lots would require full wraps. Colored renderings of the duets were presented. 6.000-squ_ are-foot lots It was noted that the wall with gate would be provided for the Plan 4 homes not on comer lots. The detailing will be wrapped, and a standard good neighbor fence will be installed. The front fence will be five feet of solid fencing, with one foot of lattice. The side and rear fencing will be solid. 12.000-aauare-foot lots Exhibits depicting the detail that continues around the elevations were presented. PIIBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Dolores Bengtson, 568 Hamilton Way, commended Greenbriar Homes and the Commission for ~ir work. She stated that she believes a golf course can be an outstanding amenity because of the recreational and visual benefit. She voiced her appreciation to C-reenbriar for preparing an exhibit showing the nine-hole golf course in conjunction with the residences on the Western Parcel. She expressed concern about the homes being built adjacent to open space, prior to determining how this space will be used, and stated that this issue needs to be addressed. She advised that if the land is not used for a golf course, it will be a very difficult piece of open space to plan and proposed uses could be subjected to potential protests from the homeowners. Ms. Bengtson stated that a children's play area in the apartment complex is critical. She commented that she has a problem with conducting the process in two phases and she believes a specific plan needs to be done on the entire property. She noted that residents would object to proposed uses of the second phase once they occupy their homes. She stated that she would like to see the project master-planned. Ms. Bengtson also expressed concern regarding the impacts that this proposal will have on the Growth Management approvals for projects along Vineyard Corridor and in South Pleasanton. She questioned the City's legal requirement to construct a certain number of homes in accordance with the regional housing needs. She noted that she is pleased that the proposed park is 5.2 acres and advised that she would present her comments regarding the park to Park and Recreation Commission on Monday evening. Valerie Hurst, 3593 Arbor Court, stated that she feels that the first phase of this project does not provide enough housing. She noted that the office complex would generate 2,600 jobs, as will the proposed P.E. Biosystems project. She would like to see additional homes placed closer to Downtown. She commented that the proposed second units will result in another car on the street. She stat~i that she would like to see additional homes in the $300,000 to $500,000 price range. She further stated that she would like to see smaller homes on larger lots that will allow for expansion at a later time when income increases allow for it. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 2, 2000 Page 8