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Mr. Ross also expressed concern about the two -story buildings that are going across from his property. He noted that they seem to have shifted a little bit farther, and he requested sight line from his property, which is elevated and from where he can get a really nice view over that property of the foothills, and would like some feedback on his request. He added that the plans also do not state what the elevation is on the shared common areas, and he would like to get some clarification on that as well. He then stated that about two years ago, a Parks and Recreation Commissioner talked about improvements to the Kottinger Park, one which is heavily used but probably receives the least amount of money from the City, and he would like to see or hear if there are any plans for improving this park. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chair Olson inquired if everyone on the waiting list is a Section 8 holder. Mr. Bocian said no. He explained that Kottinger Place is not a Section 8 development; it is based on income. He added that the majority of the units at Pleasanton Gardens are Section 8, but not all. Chair Olson inquired, if two people, aged 65 years and 85 years, are on the waiting list, if the 85 -year applicant would take precedent. Mr. Bocian replied that it would not for Kottinger Place. He stated that Kottinger Place has preference criteria which include individuals who are veterans. He explained that for both developments, everyone has to meet the income requirements first; but as it relates to Kottinger Place, the first on the list is veterans. He indicated that it was modified about ten years ago, and HUD requires that residents who live there be involved, and HUD wanted to have a preference for veterans. He continued that there is then the residency requirement, those who either live or work in Pleasanton. He stated that for the new development, the preference criteria would be part of what the City will work with MidPen Housing on, and the City will be freer to address it in a way that meets the City's needs and interests. Commissioner O'Connor asked Mr. Bocian if he knew the height of the common buildings. Mr. Luchini replied that the tallest building is 36 feet high. Ms. Goldware pointed to the different buildings in the common area and identified which were single -story, two -story, and three -story. She noted that the three -story building would be 36 feet high. Commissioner O'Connor asked Ms. Goldware to confirm that part of that common area in the Kottinger side is three stories, that those are units above the common area. Ms. Goldware replied that there are units that are two stories, and the actual community room is single -story with a raised ceiling, a nice big gathering space. Commissioner Ritter asked what the average age of the residents right now is. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 12, 2014 Page 16 of 24