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years. He urged that the Commission support only single-family homes with at least 1/4 acre lots. He agreed that the Ales have a right to develop their property, but hoped that only single-family homes would be considered in order to preserve the existing residents' life styles. Chris Johnson, 3545 Vine Street, stated he favors R-l-lO,OOO zoning. He also felt the maps were not clear as to which property is unincorporated, and felt the streets were not designated as public streets. Charles Huff, 30 W. Neal Street, spoke in favor of the PUD-MDR zoning for the property. He noted that as affordable housing is so scarce in Pleasanton that R-I-7,500 should be considered to allow for more housing. John Daniels, 3445 Bernal Avenue, said he is part of the same subdivision. He expressed support for one house per 1/4 acre so that they would blend in with the existing subdivision. He stated he bought his house as a major investment and felt R-I-7,500 zoning would be detrimental to that investment. He felt that traffic would also increase with that zoning and was opposed to that. Holly Martin, 3536 Vine Street, expressed support for keeping the zoning as it is at present as she was in favor of large lots so a rural life style could be accommodated. She felt this was still one area of Pleasanton where a person could still afford to do that. Joe Ales, 4046 Graham Street, said he has been in Pleasanton for about 36 years. He said he purchased the subject property as an investment many years ago and proposes to construct multiple units on that property. He wished to go on record as supporting medium density zoning. Rich Hempy retumed to the podium. He reiterated that he is opposed to medium or high density for the area and feels that the Remen Tract does not lend itself to that zoning. mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. Commissioner Hovingh asked whether it would be difficult to divide the two northern lots into lots of equal size. Mr. Pavan said it would not be difficult, but access would have to be gained to a public street. Commissioner Michelotti discussed with Mr. Pavan the third parcel to the south on Vineyard Avenue. Chairman Mahern discussed with Mr. Pavan whether the property along Linden Way would include a 25 ft. easement. She asked if that street were brought up to be a public street if a portion of the lots would need to be taken for an easement. Mr. Higdon indicated no Minu~e. Planning co..i..ion June 12, 1991 Page 4