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Commissioner McGuirk inquired if the very low income rental structure means even less flexibility in the density level. Mr. Madden felt there would be some flexibility, although perhaps less than before. Commissioner Hovingh asked if there was some flexibility in the rental structure to allow more low income apartments by reducing the number of affordable apartments. He does not want to see vacant apartments because there aren't people with the right income qualifications to fill them. Mr. Madden stated there is no flexibility to do this because the affordable (80% of median income) apartments somewhat subsidize the lower rental units. However, he anticipates no problems in filling the apartments at the appropriate income levels. Mr. Madden further commented to Commissioner Barker that the rentals are market driven, so if necessary he could drop the rents. Larry Plisskin, 275 Rose Avenue, stated he takes care of the leasing and property management of the Division Street project. He reiterated that they are completely full and have 60 people on the waiting list. He read a letter from Emogene Coveney, who is on the wait list, wishing to move to Pleasanton and supported the project's construction. Michael Goldsworthy, 4133 Mohr Avenue, stated they have met with the neighbors to the east of the project and the revised site plan incorporates these changes. The primary concern was the 10-15 foot setback was not large enough. They increased the setback of seven units to 22 feet and to 27 feet on six other units. They also moved Units 17 and 18 four feet back, flipped the balconies, and reversed the balcony on Units 16 and 14. Mr. Goldsworthy noted another concern of the Del Valle Court residents was the building mass. The visual study shows that the project as viewed from Del Valle Ct. with the Finn residence and Glanville proposed development illustrated. He stated that from the sidewalk and from the second story of the eastern side of Del Valle Ct., none of the proposed project is visible except between the units and increased landscaping will mitigate that. The applicants increased the landscape buffer on the western property line, decreased the parking strip, and increased the parking buffer landscaping. Chairman Lutz asked for Mr. Goldsworthy's opinion of the courtyard size. Mr. Goldsworthy stated he is not uncomfortable with the narrower courtyards because the courtyards are at least three units in length with open railings. Bill Hayman, 557 Tawny Drive, is in favor of the project. His father-in-law lives at the Division Street project. Mr. Hayman is impressed with the quality and quietness of this project. He feels the Stanley project would be a benefit Pleasanton and knows many senior citizens who would love to live in Pleasanton. Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 November 29, 1995