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did listening to the community and incorporating the feedback in a win -win design. She noted that it does involve negotiation and some good give- and -take, but it made it very easy for everyone. Commissioner Olson echoed the requests that had been made and added that he would like to see the applicant specifically address the two areas of water and energy as the community enters a period where these are getting dear. Chair Pearce stated that she would echo what everyone said. She indicated that she would like to see a tree report before she consents to knock down any trees. She noted that the conversation about the wildlife in the Arroyo was an interesting one and would like to figure out a way to mitigate the impact of construction on the wildlife out there as that is obviously so important to so many neighbors. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he would like to add on to Commissioner Allen's desire to see some better photos with landscaping. He indicated that he would like the photos to show a realistic and accurate look with a time lapse of three, five, and ten years, rather than plan for 15 to 20 years. Commissioner Posson noted that the Commission heard some comments tonight about some implied correlation between affordable housing and high- density housing and an increase in crime rate. He inquired if staff had any data about affordable housing or high- density residential areas and its impact on crime. Mr. Dolan replied that the Police Department has compiled crime data and what it finds is that anywhere you put a collection of cars together in a parking lot, the percentage of break -ins into those cars increases and sort of skews the results. He noted that it has been focused on this one variable of parked car and is the pattern that has been observed. He added that staff will put together a report on this for the Commission. Commissioner Posson stated that he is not just interested in what has happened in Pleasanton but also in other jurisdictions. He inquired if there have been any academic studies that looked at the impact of an increase in affordable or high- density housing. He indicated that this has not been the first hearing where the Commission has heard that discussion, and he thinks it would be helpful for both the Commission and the community to see any studies in this area. Chair Pearce noted that this was a good idea Commissioner Ritter stated, for the record, that the Commission has talked about schools and that he knows staff has some data on how this project affects that schools and what it will do to them. Ms. Stern stated that this is a timely question because of the discussion that went on with the Pleasanton Unified School District at a meeting last night. She indicated that they talked about how the City has been working with the District for many years and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 25 of 27