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Ms. Garbarino stated that she wanted to clarify for the Commission that there are actually 14 older homes on Old Stanley Boulevard that are over 50 years old which are in relatively good shape. She noted that there used to be more but they have been demolished thoughtlessly. She added that there are other homes that have been built to echo some past historic look, but they all look new. She indicated that those owners are also quite concerned about the density of this project and voiced the difficulty in driving slowly by the neighborhood. She noted that there are a couple of contractors in the audience and inquired whether they might want to speak about how much it would cost to rehabilitation the house slated for demolition. Ms. Cruzan requested the Commission to consider the 15-foot setbacks on the east side for the neighbors because of the fact that homes will be two stories and a ten-foot setback is not very far. She cited the uniqueness of the area and invited the Commissioners to visit the neighborhood. She concluded that she would appreciate anything the Commission can do to preserve the home. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Pearce stated that she thinks the discussion was very productive. She agreed with Commissioner PentinCommission striving for balance and while she is not opposed to the developer developing the property, she would like balance in the final decision. Chair Narum asked for feedback regarding the 15-foot setbacks. The Commissioners felt that the new plan could address the setbacks. stated that he thinks with two less units, there will be more preservation of trees. He added that the entire open space does not necessarily have to be one lot in the center; he would love to see either more space between units for a single-family development, or alternatively, more usable space in the backyards of attached homes. Commissioner Blank commented that the first home he moved into was 1,000 square feet on a tiny lot with a tiny backyard and an attached garage in front. He stated that he had minimum lot lines on both sides of his property, but this was their home. He commented that there does not seem to be many of these types of homes in Pleasanton. Commissioner Blank stated that he would like to see a 10- or 11-unit development, but every time a unit is removed and the lots as well as the tot lot are made bigger, the price of the homes is significantly raised. He noted that they are either legally affordable housing or $800,000 housing and cited the need for something well below that range so that new families can afford to live in the City. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, February 9, 2011 Page 21 of 41