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a townhouse owner would use such a facility to a great extent and at it would not be cost- effective to include it in the project. However, staff wished to poi t out that the amenities that the applicant has already included are typical of other townhou projects. Commissioner Mahern confirmed with Mr. Swift that the future ne' hborhood park within the project would provide for areas for volley ball, sport fields, etc , and that this would be worked out with the Director of Parks. Chairman Hovingh asked staff if Parcel 60 could be conditioned th it have a certain number of affordable homes so that people who buy into Areas A and B wi know there is a certain prezoning in Area C that may allow for a higher density. Mr. Sw' t said there is no condition relating to that matter because notices have not gone out sting that this is a zoning matter. Staff would not feel comfortable at this point in inc ding such a condition. Chairman Hovingh expressed concern that people eventually buying into Area C would complain about the higher density of Areas A and B. He felt that s me sort of disclosure as to density should be given all home buyers in the three areas of A, , and C. Commissioner McGuirk and Mr. Swift discussed the matter of a sc I for the area. Commissioner McGuirk felt the school district is not taking enough esponsibility for necessary schooling. Mr. Swift stated that the school district feels t at they can accommodate the residents of the discussed area. At present it ap s children living on either of the three sites would go to Fairlands School. TIlE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Each of the Commission members acknowledged they have met wi the applicant; however, all did so on an individual basis. Mark Sweeney, 4309 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton, represented the a plication and the Prudential Insurance Company. He noted that he had a number of h s team members with him who would also be available to answer questions and explain th plan. He thanked the Planning Commission for meeting with them individually and also fo looking at other Signature properties. He further thanked the staff for helping them ork out the conditions, even though they are not in complete agreement. Commissioner Mahern questioned the applicant in regard to Parcel (the Robertson parcel). In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Sweeney sai they intend to develop the Robertson parcel as soon as they can secure financing for it. He indicated that it should be built in 1993. Planning Commission Minutes February 24, 1993 Page 8