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I) . . . . I was done on this project the traffic volume was not a problem. He noted that the secondary access on Owens aligns with the AT&T driveway across the street and that the volume of traffic is lower. Commissioner Cooper stated he is concerned about the safety of this situation. Commissioner Kumaran commented that he supported the wavier of the lower-income housing fee, but felt that the additional waiver of the other City fees totaling $2.1 million would result in a negative impact to the General Fund and questioned the outcome of the economic analysis. Mr. Iserson noted that the project would generate property tax, as well as sales tax for the City. Commissioner Lutz inquired about the correspondence stating that two burrowing owls were seen on the site. Mr. Iserson noted a situation in another area of the Hacienda Business Park where burrowing owls habitated. He advised that in that situation the developer could not grade during the nesting period. He noted that the Commission could add a condition such as this or one requiring a study be conducted. In response to a question from Chair Barker, Mr. Iserson provided clarification regarding the proposed density of the project. Chair Barker noted that she felt the waiver of fees in the amount of $2,900 per unit for a total of approximately $1.5 million was very high for a three-acre undeveloped park. Mr. Iserson clarified that the park would be dedicated and the applicant will be paying the difference in park in-lieu fees. Marty Wadekamper, Chair of the Affordable Housing Commission, reiterated the basis for the Affordable Housing Commission's recommendation that the fee waiver be granted, noting all units must be completely the same and evenly dispersed throughout the project. She noted that any changes from this criteria will be conditioned to go back to Council. When asked about the process used to make the waiver determination, she advised that the Commission followed staff recommendation and that Mr. Scott Erickson, Housing Specialist, would be able to answer any questions regarding the Commission's recommendation for approval. She advised that she was attending the Planning Commission meeting in the spirit as a liaison. Mark Sweeney, 4309 Hacienda Drive, represented Prudential Insurance Company of America, the property owner and co-applicant. He advised that the applicants have worked closely with staff and the residential neighbors in developing the proposed project. He noted that the project includes in excess of 12 acres of park land and that the Park and Recreation Commission supported unanimously the proposal for the park land. He provided a history of the original rezoning of the property and previously proposed projects, as well as the park land issue. He noted that the applicant would receive a credit for the park land and the balance will be paid in in-lieu park fees. He advised that the property is already burdened by bond indebtedness and has already paid for substantial capital improvements. He advised that he believes Signature Properties is conditioned to build the park. Mr. Sweeney commented that left turns in Hacienda Business Park have not historically created problems and that the entrance to Avila only allows left turns into the development, and that left-turns cannot be made coming out of the development. Shyam Taggarsi, 22320 Foothill Boulevard, #220, Hayward, represented Security Capital Pacific Trust. He provided background regarding Security Capital Pacific Trust, noting that the company has its own management company. He gave an overview of the proposed park and the amenities planned Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 August 13, 1997