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properties facing Main Street, and the active use requirement did not apply to the particular property; however, mixed use could be considered through the PUD process. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Applicant Mark Robson gave a presentation on the project, noting Robson Homes has experience creating infill developments for over the past 30 years, including integrating new neighborhoods into existing neighborhoods as well as historic restoration projects and working in historic districts. He explained they are a small, privately held, family-owned and operated builder experienced in similar projects. He noted the project was designed with the intent to maintain the physical characteristics of downtown Pleasanton and staying consistent with the DSP and the City's General Plan. Property Owner Maricela Barone provided comments regarding the project, a background on Barone's restaurant and expressed her appreciation to the community. She mentioned the restaurant business comes with challenges and explained she and her husband have made creative changes along the way due to downturns in the economy and explained the current reasons behind closing the restaurant. She gave her and her husband's full support to Robson Homes and the quality of homes they build. Linda Behers, resident of Pleasanton, expressed her concerns about the proposed Barone's project. She mentioned she is currently the St. John Court Homeowners Association (HOA) Board President and was speaking as both a homeowner and member of the HOA. She referenced the construction of a recent residential development across the street on Wise Way, stating her hope that any future project would have minimal impact on the current residents in the area. She cited traffic and parking as the biggest concerns and mentioned the impacts of the current traffic and parking to the residents in the area. She further mentioned the vegetation around the Arroyo, inquired whether the ADUs would be offered as rental units, asked for further clarity on the proposed commercial option and the proposed new home size and any impact to existing residential. She referenced Commissioner Allen's previous comments regarding the resident survey, indicating no additional residential downtown but more commercial business, and she inquired whether the City was dedicated to that portion of the DSP or would there be exceptions to allow more residential. Kelly Mokashi, resident of Pleasanton, expressed her concerns about the proposed Barone's project. She noted the parcel of land has unique attributes to the historic downtown and felt it was important for that to be preserved for all Pleasanton residents. She supports more housing, but stated consideration should be given to the location of housing as well as towards more commercial use, which promotes more community engagement. Sandra Yamoada, resident of Pleasanton, expressed her concerns about the proposed Barone's project. She stated she does not support the designs presented for the project and does not believe they meet the intentions of the DSP. She feels if housing is increased and retail decreased downtown, the less appealing and smaller the downtown will become; she is in support of a replacement eatery for the location, which will also provide jobs for those in the community. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 12 March 24, 2021