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Page 2 "3. The proposed USL mixed use project includes industrial, neighborhood serving retail, a potential school site, and development of a variety of unit types at various densities..." The combined amount of housing currently proposed for Kiewit/SteelWave is 390 Low and Very Low Income units (by density), and 1531 Above Moderate Income (by density) market rate units. For comparison, the EPSP Preferred Alternative had 375 VLI/LI (by density) and 1759 AMI market rate units. To attain economic feasibility, the Preferred Alternative also required 91,000 sq. ft of retail, 442,000 sq. ft. of office, and 1,057,000 sq. ft. of industrial development! The GHG staggering tonnage of emissions generated by the necessary commercial development cannot be mitigated due to the in commute VLI and LI employees. Also keep in mind that, unless all the HDR units consist of non profit housing, less than 40 units will likely be affordable to those making less than 60% AMI. "4. The USL Parcels offer mixed use internalized development of housing, neighborhood retail, industrial, parks and recreational lake, offering an environment where residents will be able to live, work, play, and shop in one convenient location." This description of SteelWave's development as a live work paradise assumes that Pleasanton's commissioners and councilmembers have not reviewed the Census data that shows only 5% of our residents who can afford homes in Pleasanton are employed here. It also does not take into account the majority of jobs in Pleasanton pay at the Low and Very Low income level (below 70% AMI). Therefore, the proposed mix of housing combined with the commercial development needed for financial feasibility will only serve to put the CAP 2.0's goal of net neutrality by 2045 completely out of reach. I have included EPSP materials from 2013 for background information. It includes my analysis of affordable housing demand (easily translated into GHG commute emissions) generated by all the EPSP Alternatives. Please call if you have any questions. In sum, I urge the Commission to recommend HDR infill solutions for AMI housing. We currently do not offer this ownership housing option for our higher income commuting professionals. It would benefit those who do not have the time or desire to maintain a private yard and appreciate the convenience of BART and high end retail. It will also help to challenge the prevailing cultural bias that only the "less fortunate" live in high density housing. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, 3 ATTACHMENTS Becky Dennis