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infrastructure, the extension of Nevada Street, open space, trails, and said prices in the Bay Area have soared. This neighborhood will bring modestly sized homes which will fill the need between apartment renters and estate homeowners. More commercial development will bring more traffic than a residential neighborhood and the city does not need more apartments with higher density. The project is walkable to the Downtown, she appreciates the project's low maintenance, and she urged the Commission recommend approval to the City Council. Paul Renker stated continuing the trail on the Arroyo is imperative. His son is 26 years old and he would love to have him live in Pleasanton, as millennials look for a community like this because they want to walk, ride bikes and interact with restaurants in the Downtown, and many work in the Silicon Valley. He noted buses are taking employees to Silicon Valley and he did not think that given the type of buyers and the availability for trains and buses, the traffic impact is not so great. He supported the recommendation, stating the property could get up zoned and the city would end up with very high density apartments. Lauri Fehlberg, Senior Principal with Dahl Architecture and Sunflower Hill's architects stated she does not have a developmentally disabled family member but the question remains about what happens with these adults when their parents die. She said this is a unique opportunity for the City to support something like this which is very important. She spoke briefly about Dahl's employment base and said her employees cannot find housing in Pleasanton. As a 29 year resident, she would be willing to stop at a light knowing there were people taken care of in her neighborhood, and she asked for approval. Tim Hunt said he supports this project as a long -time resident that has seen a lot of change. He echoed comments about the project being unique, said it will serve a different niche and some people deliberately want to give up yards. He thinks the project is thoughtful with the least traffic impact and he asked for approval. Susan Hayes said she is a Human Services Commission but is speaking as a resident who has shadowed a young man to age 22. She is not a parent of a special needs child but her son grew up with a friend of the same age who is. She witnessed the opportunities and challenges of the family for the younger brother as he grew up through the Pleasanton schools. At 22, opportunities in the district stop for those with special needs. She spoke about the many programs which he now uses in the local workforce and a community like Sunflower Hill is a good next step. She noted two prototypes for this kind of partnership exist in the Tri- Valley which is the School of Imagination in Dublin built with a residential development. There are assisted living and memory care environments in town which is also a model prototype. Potential delays could affect the timing of Sunflower Hill and she asked for Commission approval. Rebuttal — Applicant Mr. Serpa said there is a lot of compelling testimony and aspects of the community and they continue to work with staff on project refinements. The City has qualified staff and they are excited about the project and he asked the Commission to provide them with the opportunity to create something special which the City will be very proud of. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 10, 2016 Page 18 of 33