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Scott Trobbe, South Bay Development, 1690 Dell Avenue, Campbell, reiterated that the 39-acre South Bay property has a huge potential for mixed-use development as well as for affordable rental and for-sale housing. He pointed out that the property is not legally bound by Measure V and indicated that South Bay is willing to re-negotiate its development agreement with the City. He requested that the Commission give direction on what it wants to see in the property. Chairperson Roberts asked Mr. Trobbe what his thoughts were regarding retail development. Mr. Trobbe replied that a large grocery or "big box" was considered. He indicated, however, that it would make more sense to have one entity mold the entire site rather than individually develop small pieces of it, especially since this is a gateway to the City. Commissioner Arkin inquired if he was opposed to high-quality mixed uses which would include retail and some residential development. Mr. Trobbe replied that he was not and indicated that some groups have expressed interest in both residential and retail. Peter Schellinger, Bay Rock, 5801 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, stated that their 167-unit for-rent development on five acres in Hacienda Pazk, with a 30 percent below-market rate program, would be a key for positive, smart-growth development. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 8:25 p.m. Chairperson Roberts reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. The Commission then discussed the different residential sites, following staff's recommendations to narrow down the list to those areas it would like to consider further and to make a determination on whether or not to support an expedited process for the Vintage Hills Shopping Center proposal. The Commission unanimously concurred with staff regarding the "sites with no interest for change" -Westbrook, Knuppe, Valley Trails, Rose Avenue, St. Augustine's Church, Zia/Kaplan/Irby, and Utility Vault. The majority of the Commissioners were not in favor of any change for the South Bay Bernal Property site and the West las Positas sites. The Commission then considered the other "sites needing firrther review." Hacienda Park: ^ Transit-oriented, mixed-used, walkable, smart-growth development by the BART station ^ No high density residential units next to already existing neighborhoods ^ Entry-level affordable stand-alone homes on distressed commercial property PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PLAN UPDATE MINUTES, 5/19/2004 Page 6 of 8