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~ Chairman Mahern asked Mr. Goldsworthy how reducing one of the units would affect the cost of the remaining units. Mr. Goldsworthy replied that it would add 1/22 to the cost, but could not give an estimate. Commissioner McGuirk said he felt the carports were an expensive addition to the project, and even though they would afford some protection in inclement w ther, was not sure that they were necessary. Mr. Goldsworthy noted that staff suggested e idea of the carports; the applicant did not think they are a necessary item. Dan Gillian, 2441 Kilkare Road, Sunol, asked whether the plant resistant. Commissioner Horan assured him that the Design Revie Board has a number of landscape architects who scrutinize the landscape plan very careful y for drought resistant landscaping. n-space look of the Commissioner Wright thought the carports might alleviate the long parking lot. Commissioner Horan thought some kind of covered parking would e feasible for loading and unloading groceries, etc., by the residents. Further discussion ensued regarding the carports and accompanyin ~ Norton Magoffin, 621 St. Mary Street, expressed concern that the bogged down in details of the project. He said he has been a resi t of Pleasanton for a great many years and was actually against any further developmen. He felt the Commission had made some mistakes in approving certain projects and did not ant them to make one here. He said all the public housing that he has seen is a mistake d that the downtown would be cheapened if 22 units are built. He felt that 12 units mi ht be better. Bruce Fiedler, Administrator for Pleasanton Gardens, expressed g t support for the project, noting that this project is actually his competition. However, he 'd Pleasanton Gardens has a waiting list of four years for seniors and that there is a special n for housing for seniors whose income is lower than normal, but too high for Federal assis ceo It is very difficult finding anything affordable for low income seniors, and he is ac ly suggesting that Fresno is the nearest low income housing available for seniors. He said nior housing is a good neighbor to have and in six-one-half years of being administrator e has not received a complaint. He referred to an item in the staff report relating to king and said he felt the parking is suitable as many seniors do not have cars. He felt the esign was well-done and wished HUD housing had such good design. Commissioner Horan questioned Mr. Fiedler about financial aid fi r low income seniors. Mr. Fiedler noted there are a number of programs in place to assi t low income seniors; Pleasanton Gardens, Kottinger Place, and Ridgeview Commons al have some type of subsidized program in place. ~ Minutes Planning Commission February 12, 1992 Page 6