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Sunflower Hill for over 3 years and have seen them blossom from a startup to an active, community -based organization making a positive impact in the region. He commented that the land is free to Sunflower Hill. They have an excellent non - profit housing developer partner and affordable housing associates and residents will receive quality supportive services and Sunflower Hill will also benefit from additional funds from the City of Pleasanton, Alameda County and the California Tax Allocation Program and fundraising can start immediately once entitlements are in place. Lastly, the City Council has declared Sunflower Hill a top priority in the city and he asked the Commission to support the request. Melody Royal said she is a baby boomer and spoke about those causes which have changed how society has cared for unique and often ignored populations. The project will meet the needs of special needs individuals who have very little say about how they live their lives. She respectfully asked that the Commission approve this and asked how the Commission would want their child to live. Melanie Bailey -Bird said she is a teacher, tutor and special needs advocate in the Tri- Valley area and supported moving forward with the application. She asked that the City be a smart, inclusive city that continues to focus on developing character traits and quality of life projects. She spoke about the average median income, Pleasanton's high quality demographic statistics, about the need for independent living of special needs individuals, and supported approval of the project. Pat O'Brien submitted a written comment as read by Sblend Sblendorio which states, on behalf of Tri- Valley Reach they strongly support the Sunflower Hill project, housing for special needs individuals, and asked for approval. Cindy Usedom said she reviewed the Sunflower Hills and Irby Ranch projects and have come to the conclusion it is the right time and a wonderful opportunity for the community. She spoke about community of character and said this application provides a special chance to have a special group realize their vision and for the community to be an example for other communities to emulate. The project also offers new homeownership to those wishing to downsize and it completes sewer and water systems, better traffic flow through extension of Nevada Street, a pedestrian trail, and is walking distance to the downtown and urged the Commission to support its approval. Anu Pai said Pleasanton is her and her family's home and was at Amador High School registering her autistic son who starts high school in the fall. She is grateful for the support from the City and questioned what would be done for special needs children once their parents pass on and she supported endorsement of the Irby Ranch project in order to move forward the Sunflower Hill project. Andrew Wong voiced his support for the Irby Ranch development, as the City is in need of additional diverse housing to support job growth. The location of Irby Ranch is ideal for high density detached housing given its infill location. It is walkable to the downtown. The low maintenance of 93 homes will be attractive to many young families and he also has a daughter who graduated from Amador High School and he applauded the partnership with Sunflower Hill which will provide many local resources and commended the City for considering this innovative concept. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 10, 2016 Page 16 of 33