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information. Ms. Wise stated the 5th cycle allocations were lower everywhere. Senior Planner Shweta Bonn discussed carryover from the 4th cycle. Chair Brown inquired about Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) referenced during the presentation. Ms. Clark explained the PUD approval process for existing housing element sites, which includes objective development standards and requirement that approval be by right. Ms. Hagen continued the presentation and provided additional specifics as presented in the Agenda Report, specifically related to the upcoming Housing Element Update process, public participation plan, and planning considerations. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Jocelyn Combs provided public comment via Becky Dennis regarding workforce housing to reduce climate change. Becky Dennis provided public comment regarding the need to consider the Housing Element as part of the Climate Action Plan and use of carbon sequestering. She announced the creation of the Pleasanton Carbon Collaborative. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Allen discussed several above market projects built during the current cycle that were not originally known, rather, that they'd organically developed. She asked how organic growth could be included to meet the RHNA numbers. Mr. Bergman explained the two tasks: 1) preparation of a housing element that could be certified by HCD, showing that existing zoning and policies allowed for the housing required under RHNA; and 2) annual reporting to HCD providing information on production of housing. Ms. Clark stated the sites process would "turn every stone" in terms of finding locations and efforts to account for all potential properties so as to not rezone new sites unnecessarily. Chair Brown discussed the Lund Ranch development and the community benefit discussion in relation to the zoning. Ms. Hagen explained that Lund Ranch was zoned residential and included in the 4th Cycle but was not included in the 5th Cycle due to various policy concerns. Commissioner Gaidos discussed the legislative history about RHNA to let people live where they work. He questioned whether cities were appealing HCD based on the impacts of COVID- 19, increased telecommuting and loss of California residents. Ms. Wise stated it was a statewide challenge for all cities. She stated Housing Element laws had shifted from transportation to production of housing and discussed the need to supply more housing to meet the demand and reduce prices. Commissioner Gaidos discussed his time on the Housing Commission during which only two residents came forward with needs. Mr. Bergman explained the regional allocation of housing in the Bay area was based on the desire to produce housing in areas of"high opportunities". Ms. Clark discussed her experience in the regional methodology process which was strongly based on equity and fair housing considerations. Commissioner Nibert expressed annoyance with the high RHNA numbers and double count Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 May 12, 2021 Ms. Clark stated she had not looked at that data point but could bring back the Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 May 12, 2021