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There was consensus among the Commissioners to support keeping this site on the list but reducing it to four acres and proposing a mixed-use development. Site 17: Axis Community Health that this is a smaller infill property and he knows this is what is what the Downtown wants. He voiced support for it. Commissioner Pearce said she loves the idea of bringing more people Downtown. There was consensus among the Commissioners to support keeping this site on the list. Site 18: Downtown (SF site) that this is what the Downtown wants. He stated that he thought the City wanted to develop this for City offices. There was consensus among the Commissioners to support keeping this site on the list. Site 7: Pleasanton Gateway stated that he thinks 300 units is too much for the site. He noted that there are already a lot of apartments across from the site. He indicated, however, that he thinks it is a good site to bring in more people, given the nearby park and shopping, and its walking distance to schools. He noted that this is kind of a prime site and he has concerns about adding 300 units. Commissioner Olson noted that all his acreage adds up to 82.1, and he does not have Site 7 on his list. He indicated that his concern is groundswell of public opinion, which he also on the Valley Trails Church site. He inquired why not pick other sites where there is not this kind of controversy going in. stated that he really believes Valley Trail is a bad place to put that kind of density, and he really thinks that Site 7 is a much more desirable place because of its proximity to all services. Commissioner Olson added that it has great access to the freeway. -through for shopping and schools, but reiterated that he has an issue with 300 more units, whether they be low-income or not. He noted that they already have a lot in there, and he would like to do less than 30 units per acre and less than ten acres. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, April 27, 2011 Page 32 of 40