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Mayor Thorne indicated the matter cannot be discussed tonight but City Council can request it to be added to a future agenda Jim Hansen Co-Chair of Yes on 11 Campaign, listed benefits of the measure and asked for City Council support and endorsement Carrie Cox spoke in opposition to the Costco subsidies negotiated by the City and challenged City Council to dispute it. Bill Wheeler spoke in opposition to the Costco matter expressing concerns with zoning, potential debt needed to appease Costco, increased traffic and encouraged City Council candidates to wait for the result of the vote regarding Measure MM before further action is taken PUBLIC HEARONGS AND OTHER lin?'-,TTERS 7. Public Hearing: P16-1201, PUD-120, Tract 8326, Catalyst Development Partners — Consider applications for (1) rezoning of three parcels totaling approximately 31,798 square feet at 536 and 550 St John Street and an adjacent vacant parcel from RM-1,500 (Multi-Family Residential) to PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development — High Density Residential) District, (2) PUD Development Plan approval to retain and relocate the existing single-family residence on- site and construct 10 two-story townhomes and related site improvements; and (3) Vesting Tentative Map approval to subdivide the three parcels into 11 residential parcels Steve Otto, Senior Planner presented a report addressing the applicant, project location, project summary, project site, existing conditions, surrounding properties and uses, project boundaries, background, site plan, proposed elevations, perspective renderings and recommendations. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Mr Otto reported there will be two parking spaces for each unit and although the project is not required to provide amenities to the City because of the proposed density, it will maintain the historic home, on-site In reply to Councilmember Narum, Mr Otto addressed the current zoning, noting it would allow for up to twenty-one units and City Council would be required to hear projects complying with the current zoning Councilmember Pentin asked whether the historic house is expected to be a residence and Mr Otto responded affirmatively He added that a laundry room that was previously installed will be removed and there is a condition allowing the applicant to install a laundry room in the kitchen area. In reply to Councilmember Brown's question, Mr Otto reported that none of the units will be for lower- income but the developer will pay into the City's Lower Income Housing Fund Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing Todd Deutscher applicant, spoke regarding working in cooperation with staff to ensure compliance with all City requirements as well as the Pleasanton Historic Association regarding the historic house. Councilmember Narum disclosed she spoke with the applicant regarding the project. In reply to Councilmember Brown's question, Mr. Deutscher reported the historic home will be refurbished cosmetically, that most of it has already been rewired and addressed parking City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 September 20, 2016