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Commissioner Pearce asked Commissioner Olson if he would reduce the acreage for residential because what is being proposed is doing all 5.1 acres as residential. Mr. Dolan stated that theoretically, the whole thing could be scraped for a project that mixes some retail on the first floor and apartments above with that amount of density. He noted that it would be a fairly intense project but it could be done and would be similar to what was done in Hacienda but with more retail. He indicated that the Commission may want to reduce it down a little bit such as removing an acre off of it, provided the numbers assumed on the site do not get too high. Commissioner Pearce concurred this is a great idea. stated that he combined this with the three on the corner (Sites 11, 14, and 8), as this is along the same pathway and traffic. He noted that it is getting some revitalization now, although it has not gotten an anchor tenant yet. He indicated that there are many homes in the area and putting in another 153 homes in might add to what goes on Sites 11, 14 and 8. He thinks this is a lot for the intersection at this time, although they have just improved the bridge, and he believes this is a good site for the next review in the future. inquired if the property owner showed interest. Chair Narum said yes and that he came and spoke to the Task Force. She noted that when this site was put on the list, she assumed it was going to be mixed use much like the Safeway in Dublin off of Santa Rita Road, with retail below and apartments above. Commissioner Pearce commented that that center has a big anchor tenant and the City has not been able to get an anchor tenant in this center. Chair Narum stated that she is amenable to taking it down to four suggestion and adding the comment about making it mixed-use. Commissioners Pentin and Olson both agreed. stated that he was not firmly objecting but would rather see it postponed. He indicated that he thinks there will be more traffic and it is the smallest of the four pieces. He noted that if the owner wants it rezoned, he would be fine with it. Commissioner Pearce stated that she thinks it is a good site for some residential, and she loves the idea for mixed use; however, she has concerns about the viability of something like this and also feels for the businesses there now that are thriving. She indicated that she does not know how to put all that together and make it work from a practical, compassionate standpoint. She noted that she is in favor of keeping the site on the list, reducing it to four acres, and making it mixed-use. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, April 27, 2011 Page 31 of 40