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DRAFT sent back for some discussions with those stakeholders, which is really consistent with everything it is to be a developer who brings forward a plan in this City. She reiterated that the stakeholders need to be included in the process. She stated that there is no question this is a beautiful project and that they would love them to develop, but this property should be used consistent with the public purpose of its rezoning. Ms. Dennis stated that some delay could be consistent with the policies in the Housing Element. She asked the Commission to recommend to the Council that the project be delayed either until the nexus study is done or until a closer approximation of something that at least meets past standards if not exceeds them is reached, commensurate with the greater amount of entitlements that this property has received compared to the other properties that have provided affordability. She indicated that that would be fair, and they, as well as the Housing Commission, would certainly be willing to engage in that process. She noted that the Housing Commission is their lifeline, and they were basically not allowed a seat at the table, which is not the Pleasanton way. Ms. Dennis stated that they have attached the letters they have sent to 1:he Housing Commission to the staff report so the Planning Commission would have the details of CCC's analysis of the true affordability level compared to what is being proposed here. James Paxson, General Manager of Hacienda Owners Association, staked that they are very pleased with this project. He noted that as the City and the owner of the property have their visions, Hacienda Park also has a vision, and this project fits in with what the Park has been trying to accomplish with all of the planning work that's been conducted over the last 10 to 15 years. He thanked Sares- Regis and RREEF America, LLC for working with the Association, working with its design review committee through the design review process, addressing the comments that came up along the way, and bringing it forward to the Commission. He indicated that the Association supports this project and is looking forward to moving forward. Christine Steiner, also a member of Citizens for a Caring Community (CCC), endorsed Ms. Dennis's statements and stated that CCC does want win/win situations. She indicated that she has also been a member commissioner of the Alameda County Housing Authority for the City of Pleasanton for 28 years, but she is speaking for herself. She pointed out that the Section 8 program is the County's largest housing provider. She noted that participation in the Section 8 program in Pleasanton has been declining for the last two years simply because rents have skyrocketed due to the housing situation, and it has been increasing difficult for somebody who has a Section 8 voucher to find housing in Pleasanton. She indicated that this reflects the need for greater affordability. Ms. Steiner stated that she is delighted with this project, noting that she was tired of seeing parking lots that have nothing on them. She added that the air space is valuable, and she thinks this project addresses all the needs. With respect to the use of solar energy, Ms. Steiner stated that Eden Housing and Bridge Housing, which she is very familiar with because CCC worked with them on many projects, including ones in DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/27/2013 Page 15 of 22