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. . over the commercial parcel property lines. He stated that the required tentative map findings can be made and staff is recommending approval of Tract 6947 subject to the conditions of the staff report. . In response to a question from Commissioner Wright, Mr. Jost advised that the City is taking over the ownership and maintenance of the sanitary sewer mains in order to ensure the standards for installation and construction. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Ron Winter, 5506 Sunol Boulevard, represented the application. He noted that the tentative map reflects the modifications to the sewer lines and storm drains as requested by staff. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED . Vice Chair Kumaran stated that he would be voting against the application, noting that when the Specific Plan amendment and PUD rezoning and development plan for this site came before the Planning Commission, he was unable to support the project. He advised that he believes the infrastructure should always be ready and in place and the development should then be considered. He feels the Ray Street/Main Street intersection is the worst intersection he has ever come across and he believes the necessary infrastructure is clearly not in place. He noted that he expressed concern regarding the rezoning of the site to residential and then high density residential and he stills has concerns. He believes that the finding required under Item B cannot be made in that he feels the site is not suitable for this type of development and density. He commented on the pressures on developers to follow a ratio which suggests that the density of an area and development is directly proportional to the return on investment and the profitability, and, therefore the higher the density the better as far as the interest of the City and the developer. He stated that the driver really ought to be how does any new development fit in with the existing infrastructure and growth that is occurring the area. He also expressed concern regarding the mix of residential and commercial. Commissioner Lutz commented that he will support the application because this project will have less impact than an automobile-related commercial structure which was there and approved. He noted that this project will provide affordable housing. He also noted that this project is allowing houses in historic downtown Pleasanton which is residential. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Dove, making the required tentative map findings and approving Tract 6947 subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B." ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Barker, Dove, Lutz, and Wright Vice Chair Kumaran Chair Cooper None Resolution No. PC 97-85 was entered and adopted as motioned. . Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 October 8, 1997