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Rodger Miller said he supports the Irby Ranch project, thinks it is well- designed and respectful of the neighborhood. He likes the historic preservation and the idea that the privately owned open spaces will be accessible to the public, supports the idea of improving the First Street/Stanley Boulevard intersection, as well as the opportunity to extend Nevada Street and asked for the Commission's support. Alan Throop said the development is special and unique and will serve as a model throughout the Bay Area. He has a 38 year old son who is developmentally disabled and is very social and friendly but he has lived in Fremont for 15 years. There is very little housing in the Tri- Valley area for special needs kids and Sunflower Hill is a great opportunity. He hopes the Commission will approve the project and thanked the Commission. Bill Sadler said he lives in Vintage Hills and drives by the property on numerous occasions and supported this type of development to improve the neighborhood. He thinks the location is ideal, is key to providing safety and security to the Downtown, is walkable and pedestrian - friendly, and looks forward to seeing Nevada Street extended and connected. The site plan is creative and thinks the Sunflower Hill component is essential. He requested the Commission move the project forward to give this developer a chance to create something special. Michael Brown said he was hired in 2012 by Mrs. Irby who passed away in 2013 and her request was to help her and her family understand how to respond to the City Engineer and Planning Director who had written to her requesting an easement on the property in order to extend the sewer and water system, as well as the ability to extend Nevada Street. It is an honor to be here. Her children are here and the Irbys are a 5- generation Pleasanton family. He noted that their first ancestor bought the property next to the Arroyo in 1887 and they have been a lovely part of the community. Mrs. Irby graduated Amador High School in 1938 and Rick and Evie followed along in the 1960's. He is a real estate attorney and is familiar with RHNA requirements as well as the housing cap. An argument has been made to oppose this project on the basis that although it is a great project, perhaps it should be delayed and wait until HCD forces the City to allow this project. If the City is forced, this will result in many more homes on the property than are being proposed, and he asked that the Commission support the project. Ginny Fods said she has taught in Pleasanton schools and she has a 26 year old autistic daughter who was ready to move from their home at 22. Her only option was to get on waiting lists for Section 8 vouchers all over the state. She also signed out for the Reach 11 homes and only 1 of the 11 is for females. She now is living almost across the street from where this project is located in the Promenade development. She is slightly more independent than those living in a group home but needs 10 hours a week of supportive living which is paid for by the regional center. She worries there is little socialization occurring between the 3 women and are excited to hear about Sunflower Hill where there would be more planned social interactions. Sandy Richert said she supports the Irby Ranch neighborhood as it is a thoughtful housing development which adds value to the community. She cited benefits of PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 10, 2016 Page 17 of 33