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also reflect a nice place for someone to live in, and a development like this adjacent to their development can only enhance what they have and the value of their property. Sean Sowell stated that the project looks really good and nice to see how it unfolds. He indicated that one of the things he noticed on page 18 of Exhibit A is the suggestion to move the bus stop to another location along the boundary between Valley Avenue and the existing development. As he noted in his earlier comments on the previous item, he requested that the need for the mass transit system not be disregarded, as those people who use that system are not present tonight to say anything and because for most people, this is not going to be just one stop but probably two or three. He suggested that these people be involved in the process rather than just moving the bus stop after the fact. Mr. Sowell stated that he is not familiar with how the negotiation processes work between staff and the developer and noted that with regard to the recently- approved California Center, there was an Option A, Option B, and Option C showing the kinds of units that were going in, but with Options B and C coming later in the process rather than as part of the original packet. He requested that the process be adjusted for this project so that anybody can look at the entire project from the outset as part of the original packet rather than only at the end of the process. Skip Shieh stated that he lives in Pleasanton and that Pleasanton is the best place in which to live, not only in America but in the whole world. He indicated that he and his wife came to the United States from Taiwan some 55 years ago and lived in a Chicago area called Lake Forest, which is the best place in the Chicago area. He stated that they lived there for about ten years and said noted that America is nice compared to Taiwan. He stated that they then moved to the Miami area and lived in Coral Gable, again the best place in the Miami area, where they bought a house with a pool and said that Miami is better than the Chicago area. He continued that ten year later, they again transferred, this time to Bakersfield, where they built a nice house on a two -acre lot with a modern swimming pool and everything. He indicated that it was hot but doable, so ten years later, they again transferred to Cupertino and looked for a house near the University, but they did not like any of the houses there. He stated that they searched all around from Milpitas to San Ramon and found a two -acre place in Pleasanton and have lived there for about 25 years. He noted that In the meantime, they travelled all around the world and went to almost every country, and by comparison, they have come to the conclusion that Pleasanton is the best place in the world. He indicated that he saw the advertisement for this new development which includes apartment, and he thought the plan was perfect so anyone looking for the best place in which to live, can be guaranteed a place in Pleasanton. He stated that the plan is a balanced approach and commended the developers for doing a good job. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission then considered the questions for discussion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 22, 2013 Page 35 of 41