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Cliff Caspersen, 201 Del Valle Ct., is in opposition of the proposed project. This project is not good planning for the area. He is concerned that the mature trees will be removed; he is concerned that Tree 904 may be removed. Mr. Caspersen does not feel 77 parking spaces are adequate for 97 units. Regarding recreation activities for senior citizens, he does not see this project as being "senior-friendly;" he suggested amenities such as suffleboard be provided for the seniors. He also noted that the area is not conducive to walking for senior citizens. Jean Kanter, 4089 Stanley Blvd, is the president of the Homeowners Association for Del Valle Manor. She commented that.this type of housing is needed in Pleasanton. She also commented that since the first neighborhood meeting, the setbacks on the west side have been decreased and the setbacks on the eastern side have been increased. This is a concern as well as how close their units are to the two-story units. Ms. Kanter feels the developer should be able to reduce the project to 77 units and still realize a 15 % on investment. Eric Finn, 202 Del Valle Ct., noted his appreciation to speak with the Commissioners individually. He realizes senior housing is needed in the City; but he feels senior housing is only acceptable in a neighborhood if it blends in with the character of the neighborhood. Traffic issues, amenities, sidewalks are all decisions for the Planning Commission. Mr. Finn stated the neighbors want to mitigate the project and work with the developer, but not at their personal expense (i.e., property values). He feels the project will negatively affect his property value. Mr. Finn is opposed to the two-story height due to a loss of views and privacy in his backyard. He commented that his children will be playing in the backyard. He also is opposed to the noise that will be generated by the 10 or more air conditioning units located adjacent to his residence. He is also concerned about the lack of visitor parking (only seven spaces), fearing this will cause visitors to park on their street. Mr. Finn showed the Commission pictures of his view, his view with the proposed project as well as pictures of other projects within Pleasanton that have blended high density projects with medium density projects better than the proposed project. In conclusion he would like the Commission to minimally recommend the six units be reduced to one-story (Units 16, 18, 26, 28 30, 32) with the revised increased setbacks. He would also like more input in the landscaping decisions. Mr. Finn also feels the fence should have an additional 2 foot lattice panel added. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Finn stated he has spoken with the applicants, and they are respectfully agreeing to disagree. Karey Finn, 202 Del Valle Ct., addressed some of the terms used in the staff report. "Most livable" to her means reducing the units to one-story behind their residence; otherwise, they will have no view out of any of the rear windows in their home. She feels that since they are the only single-story home on the block, it is not unreasonable to request one-story units behind them. Parking is another issue of major concern to her and the neighbors. She asked that the Commission consider what is most livable to the Finns and their children. Planning Commission Minutes Page 12 November 29, 1995