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. . . . Opposes the reduction in the density ranges of Medium Density and High Density Residential, the end result being that fewer medium-income people can afford property in Pleasanton. Dorene Paradiso, 3168 Paseo Granada, stated she is opposed to the requirement of the super majority vote to approve a change to the General Plan. Pam Chrisman, 1944 Vineyard Avenue, resides between Ruby Hill and Foxborough. She opposes the adoption of the General Plan Update. She spoke of her feeling that the City made certain promises for reasonable density for the Vineyard corridor annexation. She quoted City staff comments regarding the City's actions over the zoning and annexing of the Vineyard corridor. She noted the original density for this area was 700 units, decreased to 500 units after the annexation, and now at only 32 units. Frank Berlogar, 2200 Vineyard Avenue, spoke about his frustration as a property owner and the inequity of the General Plan Update process. He believes the process was grossly unjust and undemocratic with a predetermined outcome. Mr. Berlogar provided large aerial photos/maps of the Vineyard corridor and Ruby Hill. He stated that Page II-15 of the General Plan Update states that infill areas are to be encouraged for development with density consistent with the surrounding area. Therefore, Mr. Berlogar believes the Vineyard corridor should have Medium and Low Density Residential designations. He commented that the Steering Committee made definitions for gross developable acreage after the sub-committee process was over. He presented a table outlining his belief regarding the differences in allowable units with the different gross developable acreage definitions. Originally, the Rural zoning designations in this area would allow four units per 20-acre parcels. The gross developable acreage definition was only to apply to Low, Medium, and High Density Residential zonings; however, Page II-5 of the General Plan Update states Rural Density is within the gross developable definition. The end result is that in 150 acres in this area, there will only be nine allowable units, five of which already exist, leaving only four new units. Michael Goodwin, 1630 Vineyard Avenue, is in opposition to the General Plan Update as it is written. He feels the Vineyard corridor represents a classic infill area, and it is surrounded by residential areas with High, Medium, and Low Residential densities. He feels this area should be treated as infill and afforded reasonable development density. He commented that the property owners have paid over $200,000 to develop a specific plan which the City Council did not look at. They were advised to go through the General Plan Update process - a process which was only to take six months, He also feels the majority of the sub-committee recommendations were not considered by the Steering Committee. Mr. Goodwin noted that, at this time, Ruby Hill has been developed and has an operating Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 April I, 1996