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the length of time. He noted some gaps were a result of a change in architects and company administrations. Mayor Brown noted her appreciation for this clarification stating the City has received comments about three years being unreasonably slow for a project like this placing blame almost solely upon the City for delays. In response to Mayor Brown's inquiry, Mr. Miranda discussed dynamic pricing of the new space based upon the level and whether it is heated and air-conditioned. He confirmed the rental rate could be plus or minus $25 per square foot but the actual rate could vary by unit, season, discount coupons, and other factors including the pandemic which led to a nationwide fall in rates. Brad Hirst expressed his support for the project and chastised the Council for creating a "black cloud" over encouraging investment in the community if a smaller project like this one is having so much difficulty gaining approval and calling it civic extortion. Mythreya expressed his thoughts as a neighboring resident of the facility, stating there is no buffering and a lot of visible light from the site. He stated concerns for wildlife south of Nevada St. from extra traffic and bemoaned negative impacts from the three-story building changing the skyline as seen from the houses. Devang Adhyaru expressed his opposition to the proposal as a facility neighboring resident. He cited an increase in noise and vehicular traffic, a decrease in privacy, the three-story structure blocking the mountain view from his house, and construction noise. In response to Mayor Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Campbell noted conditions of the Planning Commission's approval included construction work hours being permissible only from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and never on holidays and weekends. She stated this is more strict than the normal requirements and was added due to its proximity to housing. She added there are also conditions restricting construction parking, noise, and other similar things. Director of Community Development Clark added the conditions of approval are strict in regards to construction to minimize the impact on the neighboring houses. Mayor Brown urged Mr. Adhyaru to contact the City or her directly if there is a problem with the construction, despite the impact-minimizing conditions. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiries, Director of Community Development Clark confirmed the three-story building is set back sufficiently to prevent significant shadowing on the homes and there is a condition requiring the submittal of a lighting plan which requires it to be down-directed to prevent spillage into adjacent properties. She also echoed Associate Planner Campbell's statement the windows will be opaque glass to prevent external light emissions at night. Pavan Gaddam expressed concerns as a neighboring resident about losing his view of the mountains, loss of privacy, increased traffic, decreased home value, wildlife, flashing lights from the solar panels, and a negative impact on neighborhood children playing. Mayor Brown clarified solar panels will be obscured by the parapet and stated Mr. Gaddam's other concerns are being taken into consideration. Steve Van Dorn, President and CEO of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, expressed his support for the Planning Commission's decision and reducing the Affordable Housing Fee. He conveyed the Chamber's concerns over the lengthy approval process, the integrity of the process, and Councilmember Testa's requested alterations to the project causing challenges not discussed in an open forum and undermining the Planning Commission. He added the project easily reaches the level for a fee reduction and having the manager's unit on-site is essentially an affordable unit. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 17 December 15, 2020