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Steve Dunn, representing Site 14, Legacy Partners, stated that he appreciated the opportunity to be involved in the process and commended staff and the Task Force for its work on the Housing Element Update process. He indicated that the Legacy Partners and Kiewit properties have been fully vetted. He concurred with Mr. Costanzo that multi-family housing has not been properly appropriated in the East Pleasanton area. He noted that the Legacy Partners site is fully developable and ready to go, with utilities and access out to I-580 through El Charro Road. He added that Legacy is looking at developing this site as a real community with the support of the Task Force, staff, and the City Council. Mr. Dunn stated that he understands that the City wants to see the East Pleasanton Specific Plan completed first and recommended that, while waiting for the process to move, the City keep the timetable for the starting the Specific Plan by the first quarter of 2012 and completing it by the second quarter of 2013. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Pearce inquired if staff would find it useful to have a schedule for the completion of the East Pleasanton Specific Plan. Mr. Dolan replied that completing the East Pleasanton Specific Plan is very important, as outlined by Mr. Costanzo. He indicated that the City really needs to get moving on it to get ready for 2014, so then it can be done much more easily and on time. Commissioner Pentin agreed with Commissioner Pearce and supported making it part include standing by the time frames for the East Pleasanton Specific Plan. He inquired if this is something the Commission should discuss at this point or at the Future Calendar section. Mr. Dolan replied that staff would like to hear from the Commission if it agrees with this recommendation. Commissioner Blank stated that it could be made part of the motion as a condition or approval. Chair Narum stated that as a member of the Task Force, she noted that as the Task Force evolved, it was on the record that the Task Force expressed concern about submitting to HCD over 100 acres for rezoning and agreed to include on the final list to rezone only what the City needs to meet its housing requirements. She indicated that she would like to scale back the 238 extra units, almost eight acres, as this is something the Task Force committed to the community. She added that she is not sure how to do this and is open to discussion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 14, 2011 Page 8 of 22