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Tim Hunt, Pleasanton Gardens, echoed Mr. Hirst's comments. He added that in addition to doubling the number of units, the project improves conditions beyond anything most residents could have envisioned. He encouraged a unanimous vote by the Council. Becky Duret said her rear property line abuts the project site. She asked and Ms. Stern confirmed that there would be single-story, not multi-unit units, along the perimeter of the project. She also inquired about plantings to screen the view of taller structures from neighboring rear yards. Ms. Stern illustrated the location of trees between the project and rear fences. Mayor Thome closed the public hearing. Councilmember Cook-Kallio thanked the Vice-Mayor for deferring to her in appointing a Council liaison to the task force. She thanked the applicant and their consultants for being so responsive to city staff, the Council, residents and neighbors. She said her experience on the task force was a true pleasure and she appreciated the thoughtfulness exhibited by all who served. She called attention to the fact that the project will box gardens and other areas for residents to grow vegetables and do things one would normally expect to do in a home. She thanked Pleasanton Gardens for its many decades of service to the city and moved the staff recommendation. Vice-Mayor Pentin said he appreciated her comments, admitting that it was difficult to step back from the task force. He applauded the thought and care exhibited throughout an admittedly difficult process but said it has resulted in a truly amazing project. He thanked the task force, staff, MidPen and particularly the neighbors. He shared his full support for the project and seconded the motion. Councilmember Narum echoed their comments and support. She said she loved the proposed architecture and is thrilled that so many have worked together to create what will be an incredible asset. Councilmember Brown shared her support for the project. She acknowledged those who would have preferred to be at this point several years ago but thought most would agree that getting it done right is more important. She said she appreciated that all units would be ADA compliant as well as Mr. Bocian's comments regarding the preference system. She urged any neighbors and residents to contact the city with any concerns regarding the hours of construction. She cited a number of project features that are really appreciated by current residents and said she is proud to stand behind the project. Mayor Thorne echoed all comments and shared his support. MOTION: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Pentin to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2102 approving the application of MidPen Housing Corporation for Planned Unit Development (PUDO Rezoning approval, as filed under Case PUD-101; Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 2103 approving the application of MdPen Housing Corporation for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Development Plan approval, as filed under Case PUD-10; adopted and waived full reading of Resolution No. 14-687 approving an amendment to the General Plan, as filed under Case P-140011, regarding a change in land use designation for 4133 Regalia Court from Parks and Recreation to High Density Residential; and adopted and waived full reading of Resolution No. 14-686 approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the application of MidPen Housing Corporation, as filed under Case P14-0011 and PUD-10. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None City Council Minutes Page 11 of 17 May 20,2014