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understanding that additional analysis and review, including review by HCD, may cause some sites to be eliminated from consideration. The "buffer" recommended by staff, as well as a relatively conservative assessment of likely capacity for each site both help to provide the necessary flexibility to adjust the sites inventory as the Housing Element process moves forward, and before adoption. Staff will use the direction and feedback from the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting, along with feedback at the forthcoming Housing Commission meeting and community workshops, and use it to develop a refined site inventory, potentially including one or more alternatives based on themes and ideas heard during the various meetings. During the meetings, it is likely that some degree of consensus will evolve around a core group of sites and the appropriate densities for each, which will help to narrow the range of options and alternatives for the Planning Commission's consideration. NEXT STEPS In addition to this initial Planning Commission meeting, the Housing Commission will have the opportunity to review and provide input on the sites at a meeting on November 18th. The Housing Commission's comments will be reported back to the Planning Commission as part of staff's presentation in December. Staff also intends to hold a community meeting in December to allow for focused discussion in a small group setting to allow for additional community comments - information on the sites and considerations for review will also be made available before and after the meeting to allow for any additional comments to be submitted. Comments from the community, and feedback from the Housing Commission will be presented to the Planning Commission at its meeting in December. At that time the Planning Commission will be requested to make a recommendation to the City Council on which sites to carry forward for consideration of inclusion in the CEQA analysis. Staff also notes that, in addition to the subject discussion on the selection of sites, staff and the professional services team are continuing to advance other components of the Housing Element. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this item was published in The Valley Times and courtesy notices were mailed to all property owners of sites under consideration. This item was also identified in the Pleasanton Weekly's "Agenda Highlights" for upcoming public meetings, and an email notification was sent to all interested parties who have signed up on the Housing Element website:pleasantonhousinaelement.com. CONCLUSION Staff is recommending that the Commission receive the initial list of sites for consideration for rezoning as presented in Exhibit A and provide initial feedback on the various discussion questions listed above. Primary Author: Jennifer Hagen, Associate Planner, 925-931-5607, jhagen@cityofpleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development Housing Element Update Planning Commission 19 of 19