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Pleasanton for the long run_ Mr_ Hines displayed a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed proj ect_ He noted that the five key topics integral to their success were= 1 _ Providing benefits to the community; 2_ Providing housing that was affordable by design to benefit the City and the region_ The preservation of the existing row of trees and the creek corridor would be important amenities to the site; 3_ A consistent building setback and compatible architecture to the neighbors in Canyon Creek; 4_ A full public street with parking on both sides; and 5 _ Abelow-market component would be included on the corners, which he had incorporated successfully in other communities_ Twenty units would be built at a density of slightly over three per acre_ The second scenario in the packet took the same 5,000-square-foot lot configuration, with a cottage unit in front and a "granny unit" in back_ A third option is being proposed tonight which would be $Reen 2,000- square-foot lots and twelve 5,000-square-foot lots_ Mr_ Hines discussed several options for the lots, and emphasized that it was very important to maintain a design relationship to the neighbors in Canyon Creek_ He noted that the lot lines would align with the adjacent lot lines, the setbacks would be similar, and the massing and building size would be compatible along that edge_ He noted that the character and quality of Dublin Canyon Road would be retained_ In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin, Mr_ Hines estimated that a 1,500- square-foot home would be offered in the $500,000-$600,000 range_ Mr_ Hines noted that the overall density of the homes would be approximately equal to the density of Canyon Creek X4.4 homes per acre~_ With respect to traf£c analysis, he stated that their preliminary investigation indicated that access, sight lines, and regional level of service can all be mitigated with turning lanes, and providing their fair share of traffic signals to the development_ He noted that they would preserve anzenities such as the existing frets and open space for the public_ He believed that the noise could be mitigated with triple-pane glass and other measures_ He noted that another project was being built by the BART tracks with similar mitigations, and added that they specialized in infill developments_ He noted that they were familiar with accommodating the neighbors' issues, as well as the physical realities of making the development appropriate for the property. Mr_ Hines noted that the school impacts were relatively insigniFicant, and noted that an additional 27 units may not generate more than 15 children. He added that they may pay in-lieu fees for parks, or provide an on-site amenity similar to what Canyon Creek has done. He noted that he was £amiliar with dealing with environmental and biological issues, and deals with the Army Corps of Engineers, Fish 8r. Wildlife Service, and the Department of Fish 8c Game Frequently. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2003 Page 7