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Traffic had been mentioned by the neighbors as a concern, especially on the residential streets and that not all the traffic would use Bernal A venue. The traffic study indicated that this use was a relatively low traffic generator, and called out needed modifications to the Bernal Avenue driveway. The Commission may want to focus on the adequacy of the analysis, if it should assume trips out to Angela and Bonita, ifthere should be conditions to restrict which driveways employees and delivery vehicles should use, and if other traffic mitigation should be used, such as an employee shuttle to the BART station and the bus stop. Other concerns were related to noise and 911 calls, as well as building design, parking, landscaping, amenities to the project, and green building efforts. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Iserson replied that the applicant may address the amount of dirt removed due to the cuts. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Pat Kernan, applicant, 6155 Stoneridge, noted that he represented the Diocese of Oakland, Catholic community of Pleasant on, and ElderCare. He spoke in favor of this project, and noted that he had been retained for one dollar and one indulgence. He expressed his excitement about this project, and noted that they looked forward to working with the Commission and the community. Deacon Dick Martin, St. Augustine's Church, noted that he had served with the church for 25 years. He detailed the history of the project, and noted that the facility would be for the use of the entire community, not just its Catholic residents. He noted that assisted living facilities near a senior's home were difficult to find, and he hoped that this facility would be able to serve seniors in their own communities. Janeane Randolph, Executive Director, ElderCare Alliance, noted that this facility would serve the changing face of the community. She added that the fastest growing segment of the population was that of people over 75 years of age. She noted that the facility would serve people of varying economic means, and that $200,000 in a charitable care subsidy was allocated for 16 units in the assisted living facility for very low income residents. She emphasized the importance of seniors being able to use these facilities close to their family and friends. She detailed the projected needs of seniors in the future, and noted that existing facilities would not be able to meet those needs. She noted that ElderCare Alliance was a nonprofit organization that was deeply committed to providing care to Bay Area elders for over 100 years. She added that seniors of various economic means would be served, and described the subsidies that would be provided to very low income seniors of all religious and cultural affiliations. She described the rehabilitation and hospice care services that would be provided, and added that the continuum of care was not currently available in Pleasanton. She noted that the organization had heard the concerns of its neighbors, and remained open to PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 2002 Page 5