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Kelly Mokashi expressed concern regarding the building height changes and suggests that the Mixed- <br /> Use-Downtown zone remain the same as Downtown Commercial. She also expressed concern <br /> regarding increased residential use in the downtown area and encouraged Council to explore additional <br /> parking strategies. <br /> Sonja Cehic expressed concern regarding parkin and the potential closure of Division Street and <br /> encouraged Council to explore options further before making a decision. <br /> Guy Houston, representing the First Street property, encouraged Council to consider the maximum <br /> height requirement proposed for Downtown Commercial also be considered for residential districts. <br /> Steve Baker, Economic Vitality Committee and DSP Task Force members, encouraged Council to <br /> approve the EIR adjustments recommended by the Task Force at the February meeting. He believed <br /> that story limitations should be removed along with the PUD process for all residential development. <br /> Tom Pico expressed his concern regarding the flawed process of the DSP regarding moving the police <br /> station and building a large library as opposed to building smaller branch libraries. He encouraged <br /> Council to preserve public spaces in downtown. <br /> Howard Tsztoo expressed concern regarding proposed building height maximum limits and that <br /> residents' concerns are not being heard by the Council. <br /> Kelly Cousins, President of Pleasantonvoters.com, encouraged Council to consider limiting the height <br /> of residential properties to two-stories for the entire DSP and to further explore parking strategies for <br /> downtown. <br /> Margo Tarver expressed concerns regarding building height changes within the DSP and encouraged <br /> Council to listen to residents' concerns regarding the DSP. <br /> Tiffany Cadrette, Executive Director, Pleasanton Downtown Association, expressed support for the <br /> DSP Task Force findings and encouraged Council to approve the EIR adjustments recommended by <br /> the Task Force and to further review the right to do business ordinance and additional parking <br /> strategies. <br /> Peter MacDonald expressed concern regarding the approval of the DSP without a parking strategy in <br /> place. Additionally, he expressed concern regarding the influence that residents within 1000 feet of <br /> downtown have on the Council decision regarding hospitality guidelines. <br /> Isaac Elias supported the EIR adjustments approved by the Task Force and encouraged Council to <br /> explore additional residential opportunities within Pleasanton. <br /> Zelda Kohn expressed concern regarding the DSP and the potential loopholes and encouraged <br /> additional parking strategies. <br /> Christine Bourg expressed concern regarding maximum building heights and the design of older <br /> buildings, and parking and congestion in the area. <br /> Diane Envent asked Council to listen to the voices of the residents regarding building heights, parking <br /> and mixed-use designations. <br /> Scott Miner expressed concern regarding moving the Civic Center and adding residential use <br /> properties. <br /> Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 August 20,2019 <br />