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Makarand Walimbe stated that Pleasanton is a fabulous city and that he has been lived here for seven years. He concurred with the comments made by earlier speakers and disagreed that additional housing would create a better Business Park. He indicated that he felt more housing will tax the local resources such as police, hospitals, schools, and water. He added that Valley Care Hospital and schools are already crowded, and that there will be more pollution and safety concerns. He asked that the Commission to reconsider the proposal and questioned if bringing this to the Commissioners’ neighborhood would be acceptable to them. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Pentin inquired if the maximum height for the buildings on the three properties would be 85.5 feet. Ms. Stern replied that 85.5 feet is the maximum height allowed under the current PUD. She added that the rezoning does not change any of the existing underlying regulations. Commissioner Pentin inquired when the Hacienda PUD was first modified for residential use. Ms. Stern replied that she believed it was in 1991. Mr. Roush clarified that in 1991, there was a General Plan modification and rezoning to allow residential. Commissioner Pentin inquired if the PUD had been changed just once or if there were numerous changes since 1991. Ms. Stern replied that Verona was the first development, followed by Avalon, Sienna, and Valencia, and then the Archstone apartments. Commissioner Narum inquired if, considering that the Hacienda rezoning would be followed by a PUD modification, the development plan could change the maximum height allowed of 85.5 feet. Mr. Dolan said yes. He explained that all site development standards will be up for review and considering the new land uses, there will most likely be changes that are appropriate. Commissioner Narum inquired if a park could also be included in the plan. Mr. Dolan said yes. Commissioner Blank stated that he was not insensitive to the effort people take to come to meetings and that he appreciates those who came to the City Council-Planning Commission Joint Workshop last year and those who are present tonight. He noted that PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 23, 2009 Page 9 of 34