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Councilmember Arkin expressed support for the project and does not believe there is going to be an issue with the ingress/egress being on Foothill Road. She believes many amenities are being given on this project and believes having some high-end senior housing is a good thing. In response to Mayor Brown, Interim City Manager Dolan advised the amenities in the project are for the community and not for the public. Councilmember Arkin recalled there may be a public trail. Interim City Manager Dolan concurred and noted the pool is for residents only. Councilmember Balch reminded the dais approved Site 1: Lester at 2 units per acre and noted he is having some issues with inconsistency from the dais. He expressed concern regarding Foothill Road's impact on the high school. He acknowledged the project gives significant improvements to Foothill Road. He expressed support for the project as it is currently outlined. Mayor Brown reported the units that sell with small lots that are 10 years old now over in The Villages are selling for $1.5 to $1.8 million. She noted even a wealthy senior will have trouble affording these large lot homes. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Arkin to include Site 22 in the inventory at the recommended density of 2 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 23: Sunol Boulevard Area 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 23.89 acres with a recommended density of 30 to 40 units per acre with a capacity of 717 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to include the site in the inventory. Councilmember Balch expressed concern about giving up a site like this one. He inquired if the dais would be willing to restrict the developable area so it could be more of a mixed-use area on a portion of the property so it is not all housing. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Director Clark reported a letter of support was received from the business owner and an indication of interest from the warehouse owner. Associate Planner Hagen advised the business owner and the warehouse owner were interested in either running it as is or having it be all housing. Councilmember Arkin expressed support for considering the site for mixed-use but does not believe that needs to be decided at this time. She moved to include Site 23 in the inventory at the recommended density of 30 to 40 units per acre. Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. Councilmember Narum echoed Councilmember Balch's comments about trying to balance the RHNA allocation across the community. Mayor Brown noted there four owners own the five parcels and all of them do not need to be developed at once. She advised the site was close to Pleasanton Middle School, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, and it is near a transportation area. City Council Minutes Page 23 of 27 February 8, 2022