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Councilmember Arkin advised this is a good site close to transportation and retail. She recommended the density go up to 35 to 45 units per acre. Councilmember Balch expressed concern about increasing the density as staff advised the site is at the density it could handle. Councilmember Arkin noted she understands the concerns but would like to see the density increase. In response to Councilmember Balch, Director Clark advised the City needs to be realistic about the capacity on each site. She advised on this site there is a constrained footprint unless the existing buildings are demolished. She noted the proposal from the property owner asks for less density due to some of the height restraints. Councilmember Balch moved to include Site 6 in the inventory with a density of 30 to 40 units per acre as recommended and as noted. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Director Clark explained Associate Planner Hagen is keeping a tally of the RHNA gap and the buffer. Once the City Council completes its decisions on each site the count will be reviewed and City Council can revisit sites as necessary. Councilmember Narum seconded Councilmember Balch's motion. Mayor Brown expressed concern that this development is not near a park and is challenged on how to make it feel like Pleasanton. Director Clark advised it will be a site planning exercise for the developer but noted building open space is an expectation of any of the City's higher-density projects. In response to Mayor Brown, Traffic Engineer Tassano advised if Clorox Way is closed, traffic will be forced to use Owens Drive which is busy. Councilmember Testa expressed support for closing Clorox Way as it will create more open space. Traffic Engineer Tassano advised the developer is running traffic studies, but he is skeptical Owens Drive can handle the additional traffic. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Narum to include Site 6 in the inventory with a density of 30 to 40 units per acre as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Director Clark inquired if Site 9: Metro 580 should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and if there should be any changes to the recommended density range. She advised the development area is 5 acres with a recommended density of 45 to 75 units per acre with a capacity of 225 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to include the site in the inventory. Councilmember Arkin moved to include Site 9 in the inventory with a density of 45 to 75 units per acre per staff's recommendation. Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Narum to include Site 9 in the inventory with a density of 45 to 75 units per acre as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None City Council Minutes Page 14 of 27 February 8, 2022