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~ worked with the neighbors to alleviate their concerns; in particular about the soundwall and agreed to work with the neighbors on this issue. Steve Reynolds, 269 Rachel Place, spoke in support of the project and developer. He noted appreciation to the developer for having a special meeting with the neighbors and for working with them to alleviate their concerns and problems with e project. He could not understand why staff was not in favor of the project and felt that e community needs this type of project. He further stated that if this project had been av . able when he was purchasing a home, he would have been happy to purchase one. e continued to express his support for the project, along with his neighbors, noting they are appy to be adjacent to it. Chairman Mahem explained to Mr. Reynolds that staff is not op sed to the project, but does not feel it is suited for this particular site. Staff feels that th Land Use Element designation should not be changed from High Density to Medium ensity Residential due to the numerous General Plan policies and programs with which suc an action would not be consistent. Other reasons, such as a lack of public amenities, too . gh soundwalls, etc. make for an undesirable project for a very visible area. Steve Worth, 249 Rachel Place, spoke in support of the project, n ting that staff feels the project is not suitable for being at the gateway to the City. He di greed with that concept and felt a single-family project was very appropriate for this site. ~ Joe Madden, 1544 Santa Rita Road, read a letter expressing full s pport for the proposed project and presented the letter to the recording secretary. He ex ressed surprise and disappointment and felt staff had used the "dead" Carriage propo as their comparative analysis basis for the Kaufman and Broad project. He believed th t the Kaufman and Broad project was much more viable and doable than the Carriage Horn Project. He further noted that the Design Review Board fully approved the project. e urged that the Commission approve the project. Joe Callahan, 5674 Stoneridge Drive, spoke in support of the proj t stating that the reality is that in this economic climate to hold out for a high density resi ential project on this site or any other site on a for-sale basis in hopes that there is any like' ood of financing low- income for sale is unreasonable. He further stated that the K&B roject is moderately- priced, well-designed, and comes as close to fitting the affordable niche that Pleasanton has seen in a long time or is likely to see in the near future. He ask the Planning Commission to take this into consideration as they look at the staff recommen tion. Mike Forsum returned to the podium. In response to Commissio er Michelotti's question, Mr. Forsum replied that the price range is about $218,000 for the smaller homes and $232,000 for the larger model. ~ Commissioner Horan commented that if the project is approved, e would condition it for a very high-dollar soundwall because of its high visibility. He also xpressed concern that there is no room for a park on the site. He suggested that if appr ved, the developer work with a local group who is working on a trail system. Minutea Planning Commission M.",h 11, 1992 Faac 15