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,~ Mr. Martinelli addressed the issue of the landscape buffer strip and how it will be treated. He noted that an automatic ir~;g8tion system will not be instaLLed at this time; however, they do intend to establish trees early-on. Chainman Mahern questioned Mr. Martinelli as to whether the County intends to do any landscaping for the duets or the detached homes. Mr. Martinelli said they ere not intending to landscape that area and noted that he did not think any developer would be required to landscape an area of 5,000-98,000 sq. ft. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Martinelli the estimated cost of landscaping per unit. Mr. Martinelli responded that it would run between $300-400 per unit. Mr. Martinelli commented regarding Condition 4 and noted that the standard fees have been waived for the County. Mr. Swift clarified Condition 23 for Mr. Martinelli. Mr. Martinelli noted that Condition 25 should reference the developer, not the County. He added that the Specific Plan fees are about $22,000 a unit. Mr. Martinelli would like for Condition 29 to be subject to the final map in regard to the drainage pipe. In addition, he said the condition should say West Las Positas, not Wets. Commissioner Hovingh discussed resale restrictions with Mr. Martinelli for the single-family moderate income units and directed attention to 38 - Regulatory Agreement. He suggested changing the wording to read: liAs the lower rate of income or real estate values or the lower of the two". Mr. Martinelli said that would be acceptable and explained they were trying to ensure that the buyer would have some return on the invested equity. Mr. Martinelli noted there will be some means of screening potential buyers for the affordable housing and that priority will be given to Pleasanton buyers. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Martinelli said 8 potential buyer must be in the 95X range of median income. Anything below that would no longer qualify for a loan. However, this could be modified if the costs are higher than anticipated. /""" Commissioner Michelotti asked the applicant if it was always the intent to sell the property to a developer. Mr. Martinelli said that has always been the intent. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Martinelli if he had any projections as to market price. said he did not have any projections, but felt they would range from the high $200,OOOIS. if everything is done in 1991, the affordable units would sell at no profit. Mr. Martinelli He agreed that Commissioner McGuirk referred to the condition regarding priority of future buyers and asked Mr. Martinelli if he has any problem with who is to be first or second on the list for the moderate income units. Mr. Martinelli said he would prefer to have it open to all of Alameda County with the marketing effort directed to Pleasanton, but can live with the priorities as listed. Commissioner McGuirk had some concern about the possibility of leaving out some people who might be potential buyers of the moderate income units who live in Alameda County, work in Pleasanton, and do not live in Pleasanton, but still being third on the list. Mr. Swift responded they have asked the County to create a preference for those who either live in Pleasanton or work in Pleasanton. This appeared to be the best method of handl ing the matter. Chairman Mahern said her only concern regards the noise from the freeway and felt this might severely impact those people who live near it. Mr. Martinelli responded that it is impossible not to have some noise at that location; they would like to work out the issue, but feel it is simply 8 reality at that site. Discussion ensued as how to best protect the City from any possible recriminations from noise issues at the site. The Commission felt that buyers should be completely aware of the situation before they purchase and that this should be in writing. Mr. Swift said it could also be put in the conditions. Mark Howell, 4132 Suffolk Way, noted that in the past people purchasing a home near the airport had to sign a disclaimer in regard to noise issues. He suggested a similar solution in this case. Mr. Swift commented that purchasers would have to sign a document that they have indeed read and understand the disclaimer. ,~ Elaine Bucktand, 4132 Suffolk Way, urged that the soundwalls to be erected should be very attractive as an important entryway to the City. She felt they should be more pleasing than the ones near Dubtin Canyon. She felt it seemed to be a trend to allow unattractive high density housing near and on Santa Rita Road and urged that care be taken in this project to make it IS attractive as possible. She inquired as to a shopping center for Staples Ranch. Chairman Mahern responded there is a shopping center nearby. MllAJTES PLNlNING lXIIIIISSIlII JAllUARy 23, 1991 PAGE 3 " -