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10/20/2009
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to push this proposal through and that litigation only requires the City to create a zone <br /> and not to build actual houses. He noted that there was an attempt in the past year to <br /> build houses in Hacienda and that because there was not enough representation from <br /> owners, a joint task force was to be formed, which never occurred. He stated that he <br /> felt rezoning the properties is a push to line up developers to build apartment housing, <br /> which would only cause traffic jams, congestions, and school problems. He added that <br /> 99 percent of the US population actually choose their houses based upon not where <br /> their job is located but where there is good schools, less traffic, better culture, and <br /> peace. He noted that the Business Park was planned for commercial buildings and <br /> urged the Commission to not allow Pleasanton to be ruined and deteriorate, as what <br /> happened to Fremont. <br /> Yogesh Joglekar stated that he moved to Pleasanton in 2006 at the peak of the housing <br /> market. He indicated that he has two children who go to two different elementary <br /> schools because of problems with class sizes and overcrowded classrooms due to the <br /> School District's financial crisis. He expressed concern about having more residents <br /> coming into the City, noting that Valencia is already surrounded by apartments. He <br /> indicated that adding more units would not bring vitality but would deteriorate property <br /> values and affect the peace and quiet of the area. He urged the Commission to re -think <br /> its decision to rezone the properties. <br /> Suhas Kulkarni stated that he has lived next to the proposed development for six years <br /> and that he works at Oracle across the street from where he lives. He disagreed with <br /> the arguments for housing in proximity to the BART station, adding that he never walks <br /> to work. He noted that in Third World countries, there are 100 children in one <br /> classroom, and there are no extra curricular activities. He indicated that he did not want <br /> this to happen to his children and urged the Commission to not spoil the school program <br /> in Pleasanton or he will be forced to move to another community for his children's sake. <br /> Bob Lee stated that he is a resident of Valencia and moved to the City 13 years ago <br /> after retiring. He indicated that he researched Pleasanton carefully and that people <br /> informed him that it good place in which to live. He added that he was told then by <br /> Signature Properties that they were moving into a business community and that the <br /> three existing communities would be the extent of housing in the area other than the <br /> Archstone Apartments to the east. He stated that he felt the people at this meeting <br /> represent only a small percentage of the residents in the area who have the same <br /> sentiments and are not in favor of the proposed rezoning. He urged the Commission to <br /> find other solutions to the City's housing issue. <br /> Stan Kataoka stated that he moved to Pleasanton 12 years ago and acknowledged that <br /> while the designation of the Business Park was fairly stable, times have changed and <br /> the City is moving towards higher density living. He voiced concern that the process put <br /> in place a year ago for a joint task force where residents, school representatives, and <br /> developers would be represented has not been started and urged the Commission to <br /> begin the process immediately. He added that he has heard nothing but building high <br /> DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 9/23/2009 Page 4 of 18 <br />
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