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Staff feels the revised site plan has greatly improved the proposals with larger setbacks and additional screen landscaping. Staff recommends approval to amend the General Plan Land Use designation to High Density Residential and to approval Case PUD-95-06 subject to the conditions of approval. Staff noted they have received communications in support of this project from Mr. Seth Bland, Senior Support Services of Valley Community Health Center, all citing the need for more affordable senior housing in the community. Mr. Iserson also reminded the Commission that they had asked the City Council to give this project the highest priority for growth management at the last hearing. In response to Commissioner McGuirk, Mr. Iserson stated there are expressed percentage goals for affordable housing listed in the General Plan. This project would help meet those goals. Commissioner McGuirk asked if there is a benefit or a penalty if Pleasanton does nor does not meet the goals. Mr. Iserson stated there is a potential for loss of state funds in the future if a community has a proven track record of ignoring their responsibilities. Staff feels that Pleasanton is viewed as making a good faith effort in this regard. However, this project is for senior affordable housing, which the City does not have a large amount. Mr. Beougher advised the state is trying to tie housing elements to state funds for housing and bond issuances. The state has mandated three divisions of housing. We have met two of the three categories; Pleasanton has not fulfilled very low income housing. Commissioner Barker commented that she had heard that Pleasanton has received a 99% rating for their housing elements. Commissioner Hovingh asked if it is legal to restrict housing by age. Mr. Beougher stated federa11egislation determined age restriction to be legal. Commissioner Hovingh noted he spoke with Karey Finn, Cliff Caspersen, Michael Goldsworthy, and Rich St. John. Commissioner McGuirk met with Mr. and Mrs. Finn and Mr. Glanville. Chairman Lutz met with Ms. Finn. Commissioner Barker met with Mr. and Mrs. Finn. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Mike Madden, 5955 Coronado Lane, Pleasanton, represented the Red Bear application for the senior housing. He advised that they still agree and approve of the conditions set forth by staff. They have had another informal neighborhood meeting and have adjusted the site plan to incorporate the neighbors' concerns. Mr. Madden also described briefly the reason for the change in rental structure. Ten percent of the project is now for the very low income, 40% of the project is at the low income (60% of median) and 50% of the project is at the affordable level (80% of median income). Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 November 29, 1995