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STAFF REPORTS
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9/20/2005
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15 Y
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SR 05:258
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<br /> William Harrison, 587 St. John Street, stated that he walked past the area every week and <br /> applauded the Commission and the developer for their noble goal of providing affordable <br /> housing in Pleasanton; however, the cost of the units would probably be more expensive <br /> per square foot than most homes. He presented four major issues of concern: <br /> (J) Preserve as many trees as possible; (2) Parking is a big issue in the Downtown, and <br /> everything is full; six driveways would take away six parking spaces along the street; <br /> (3) The building architecture needs to address the streetscape and curb appeal, which <br /> appear very crowded and not proportioned next to the Oxsen residence and across from <br /> the Chamber of Commerce, resulting in the need to reduce the number of units; and <br /> (4) Safety. <br /> Steve Reynolds, 2828 Daylily Court, stated that he was a 37-year Pleasanton resident, a <br /> civil engineer who moved back to Pleasanton when housing was still affordable. He <br /> noted that this was no longer the case as Pleasanton has become exclusive and pricey. He <br /> commented that the houses being proposed would provide an opportunity for four young <br /> people to come back to Pleasanton and take pride in owning a detached home. He <br /> indicated that the applicant has had to go through many hoops to make the project appear <br /> as nice as possible, and the purpose of the similar architectural design of the units is to <br /> keep the cost down and affordable. He emphasized that eliminating four street parking <br /> spaces should not be a big issue because people are more important than parking spaces. <br /> He requested the Commission to support the project. <br /> Chris Hann, 1124 Donahue Drive, stated that he concurred with Mr. Reynold's <br /> comments. He indicated that he grew up in Pleasanton, went to Pleasanton Middle <br /> School and Foothill High School, is an active citizen and an Alameda County firefighter, <br /> and loved Pleasanton and would like to be part of it. He stated that he has been living <br /> with his parents for the past three-and-a-half years so he could save for a down payment <br /> to purchase one of the units. He noted that it is important to have a balanced community <br /> that included the involvement of young citizens. He concluded that this project was an <br /> opportunity for the City to embrace its youth and allow them to be helpful and give back <br /> to their community. <br /> Robert Byrd, 205 Neal Street, commented that the developer is building the project at a <br /> cheap cost in order to get what he can for it. He noted that the project is within the <br /> jurisdiction of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), contrary to what the <br /> applicant states, and that the PDA should state its position regarding parking before the <br /> City Council for the good of the general membership. Mr. Byrd then questioned the <br /> City's use of the same architect for every peer review and stated that this should be <br /> spread around for diversity and independence. He agreed that the project would <br /> eliminate four to five street parking spaces and that with possibly six cars not utilizing <br /> their tandem parking, a total of ten to eleven parking spaces would be taken from <br /> Downtown parking. He stated that concern for the young people should not be at the <br /> expense of Downtown businesses that are trying to survive. <br /> - -- ----- ~._--- <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 27, 2005 Page 26 of3l <br />
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