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,,-- Mr. Goldworthy described the site plan for the senior housing, and advised that all units were handicapped accessible and could be made handicapped adaptable if needed. He added that they would build out some full handicapped units. He noted that these units were similar to other Madden projects in the vicinity. He noted that the community room would also have a patio. In response to Commissioner Roberts's question whether the entrances were through the kitchen, Mr. Goldworthy replied that the units had an entryway, and that they would redesign the kitchen based on input from the Housing Commission. He added that the U- shaped kitchen was handicapped accessible, and that the counters could be lowered. The bathroom was also fully accessible. He added that each building had a centrally located laundry facility. In response to Commissioner Sullivan's question regarding the layout of the multi-unit buildings, Mr. Goldworthy replied that each unit was entirely situated on the same floor, and that there would be elevators in the building. In response to Commissioner Arkin's question regarding the cost for handicapped conversions, Mr. Goldworthy replied that they had over 130 units like this, and they had never converted one of them. He added that they were asking for two of the units to be built out to be fully handicapped accessible, and the rest would be handicapped adaptable. r- Commissioner Arkin inquired what would be placed in the center of the site. Mr. Goldworthy replied that there would be open landscaping, benches, and trees. In response to Commissioner Arkin's question whether it would be desirable to the development if the pool and spa facilities were closer to the senior apartments, Mr. Goldworthy replied that their studies showed that those facilities were not a priority to residents of a senior center. Sandra Lemmons, Deputy Superintendent, Pleasanton Unified School District, 4665 Bernal Avenue, addressed the 2 I-acre reserve property. She noted that the PUSD worked out the five-year option period with Ponderosa, and added that they were very comfortable with the timeline. The five-year clock would start when the tentative map was approved. In approximately 2007, the projections would enable them to make a decision about the property. The District was very pleased about the parcel in the development, as it abuts the Hansen property. There was the potential to add to the size of the acreage, depending on what kind of facilities the District needed at that time. In response to Commissioner Arkin's question regarding the availability of the Hansen property, Ms. Lemmons replied that they were in the preliminary stages of divesting themselves of the property. It would not be available in the immediate future. Ms. Lemmons described the process of executing the option, and how the funds would be forwarded at that time. She noted that further details could be provided at a later time. ".-. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 26, 2002 Page 7