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some oak trees very close to the travel lane and staff felt that a bike lane or curb would help protect those trees. Commissioner Mahern discussed the size of the projected homes wi Mr. Swift, commenting that she is concerned that the homes not become massi e. Mr. Swift pointed out that the homes would be developed in a custom lot or semi-cust m lot manner and will go before the Design Review Board. Commissioner McGuirk asked if there is any way they can tell the eveloper what they do not wish to see in a house, somewhat like the Foothill Road Guider es. Mr. Swift indicated that the design of the houses should generally match those in the C 'age Homes project. He further noted that the Design Review Board will handle this ar and give direction to the developer. Chairman Hovingh referred to the CEQA findings, Page 31, Sectio 5, Statement of Overriding Consideration, that the social considerations say that this project will increase the medium class housing opportunities in the City and affordable housi g. He did not think this project was going to be affordable housing. Second, it is supposed 0 improve the housing to job balance in the Tri-Valley area and reduce commutes. He felt th re would be few jobs in Pleasanton that could afford one of these homes. He would like to elete reference to social considerations on Page 31 and deal strictly with the economic consi eration. ~ Mr. Swift responded to Chairman Hovingh's comments, noting that he reference to affordable housing is a carryover from when it was proposed to be townhouse project and simply was not caught by staff and can be deleted; with respect toj bs, housing balance, etc., if the site had been left as Industrial Office, there would have een jobs available. That has a positive benefit on the jobs/housing balance. It is hard to say hether people who live in the project will work in Pleasanton, but it did not seem unlikely at the homes could not be afforded by job holders in Pleasanton as there is a wide range of incomes to be had in Pleasanton. A motion was made by Commissioner Horan, amended by Commis oner Wright, and seconded by Commissioner McGuirk recommending approval of a r solution certifying that the FEIR is adequate and complete in assessment of the project's im acts and in compliance with CEQA; that the Commission has reviewed and considered the i formation contained in the FEIR prior to approving the project; and that the Commission h s made the necessary CEQA findings, with the following modification: o Delete reference to social considerations as noted' the f'Irst section on Page 31 of the CEQA fmdings, but not the reCeren e to jobs, housing balance and commute. Minutes Planning Commission May 27, 1992 Page 9