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Commission, they all actually signed and agreed that this was a concern. He suggested that the City should maybe need to think about something more than just sending this yellow card. Mary Switzer stated that her first question is why the rush on East Pleasanton when the City already got the 1,500 units approved, and all of a sudden this has to be done right now. She indicated that it may not be built out, and she has no idea what the build -out time is, and inquired if there is a time that this all has to be approved and gotten through. She noted that people have not had a chance to assimilate all the units that have been approved around Hacienda and Stoneridge Mall. She inquired how all this would impact traffic, noting that one cannot get out on 1 -580 on Fridays, and El Charro Road is going to be like Isabel Avenue, another cut - through but coming into Stanley Blvd. She added that there is also the concern about schools. Ms. Switzer stated that her second question is, if the City Council gives final approval to those other units, if they would have to be built and what the timeframe would be; if all of them will have to be built once they are approved. Darrin Lounds, Executive Director for the Housing Consortium of the East Bay, stated that they are thrilled to be working with Sunflower Hill to create a vibrant, supportive, affordable community for young adults with autism and developmental delays. He indicated that they are encouraged by the work of the Planning staff in the East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force and are glad that affordable multi - family is included in the Preferred Plan. He requested that as the Commission thinks about affordable housing in the East Pleasanton Specific Plan, it consider an affordable housing community that will meet the needs of their friends and neighbors with developmental delays. He noted that there is a significant housing need for adults, especially young adults, with developmental delays, and that 600 affordable homes will be needed in the Tri- Valley region over the next ten years. Mr. Lounds stated that, as the Commission may be aware, SB812 requires local jurisdictions to account for the housing needs of adults with developmental delays in the next Housing Element realm. He indicated that housing like Sunflower Hill will help Pleasanton address this requirement. He noted that affordable housing developments for people with developmental delays have very low parking demands, and similar projects across the region have successfully earned parking variances allowing for more green open space and amenities adjacent to the housing, creating a very nice community especially if transit is available. He added that these developments also have minimal impact on the K -12 school system; knowing that that is a big concern and they feel that Sunflower Hill feel has a solution. He indicated that lastly, Sunflower Hill is looking to presenting at the November 7, 2013 East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force Meeting and look forward to seeing the Commission members and staff there. Blair Wolfinger stated that he supports most of the things that Ms. Liang mentioned and that he is encouraged by all the people that have come out from their development. He expressed concern that the Option for the 1,430 units was completely removed from PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 25, 2013 Page 33 of 45