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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC-91-13 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CASE GP-91-1, THE APPLICATION OF JOSEPH MADDEN WHEREAS, Joseph Madden has applied to amend the Land Use Element designation of the General Plan from "Commercial and Offices" to "High Density Residential," or to any other land use designation deemed in the public interest of an approximately 6 acre site located generally on the north side of Stanley Boulevard approximately mid-way between Rachael Place and Valley Avenue on the south side of the Western Pacific Railroad right-of-way; and WHEREAS, at its duly noticed public hearing of February 27, 1991, the Planning commission recommended approval of a proposed negative declaration for Case GP-91-1 after considering all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of the city staff concerning this proposal; and WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment from "Commercial and Offices" to "High Density Residential" is logical from a land use planning standpoint; residential use would be compatible with surrounding uses and would provide additional market support to Downtown businesses; the loss of commerical land, although of concern, would not be substantial; potential incompatibilities can be mitigated to acceptable levels through site design and pose no greater constrai ts to residential development than other residentilaly zoned sites throughout Pleasanton; and smaller infill sites, such as this, provide good opportunities for adding to the City's housing supply without disrupting the overall relationship of jobs and housing contemplated in the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: section 1. Recommends approval of the application of Joseph Madden to amend the Land Use Element designation of the General Plan from "Commercial and Offices" to "High Density Residential," of an approximately 6 acre site located generally on the north side of Stanley Boulevard approximately mid-way between Rachael Place and Valley Avenue on the south side of the Western Pacific Railroad right-of-way. section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.