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Minutes Planning Commission April 8, 1987 Dale Moffett, President, Northern Group, stated Charlie Abrams, Traffic Consultant is also present to address the Commission if desired. Mr. Moffett then also introduced his architect and engineer. Mr. Moffett thanked staff for working with them over the past several months. Charles Delk, Architect, described the project, and its amenities. Mr.Delk then presented a model showing the clustered units, depicting the units to be "U-shaped" clusters around a motor court. Mr. Moffett said they have reviewed the staff report in detail and agree with conditions as proposed as amended by the addendum. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Tarver said he has no problems with the design of the project and the location is good. Commissioner Tarver said he does have a problem with how many exempt units can be approved in the City and felt this issue needed to be resolved before approving this project. The project is high in quality and apparently affordable but, in his opinion, doesn't meet the General Plan standards. Commissioner Michelotti complimented the developer on the project. Commissioner Michelotti felt the location, design and of the project with its amenities to be a good one which has been presented to the City under the current guidelines. Commissioner Michelotti said she would like some figures on the Tri-Valley area median income. Mr. Swift stated the project meets the goals and policies in providing this type of product in Pleasanton. The Planning Department is in the process of preparing an information report to City Council regarding Growth Management exemptions. Commissioner Berger agreed that she also liked the design of the project. She felt the location was appropriate for high density residential housing. She had strong concerns with the guidelines for affordable housing. She stated that this project has come to the City for consideration under the present rules and should be judged on that basis. She complimented the developer. Commissioner Hoyt liked the design and location of the project and indicated his support in the approval process. Chairman Lindsey also supported this project. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Michelotti, seconded by Commissioner Berger to recommend approval of the negative declaration prepared for Case PUD-81-30-39D inasmuch as project approval would have an insignificant effect on the environment. ROLL CALL VOTE - 11 -