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PUD-80-15-2D-1M, Hivest, Inc. Application of Hivest, Inc. for a major modification to an approved development for a shopping center to allow for convenience food markets as a permitted use, to be located on approximately two acre site, located on the south side of Pimlico Drive, approximately .1 mile east of the, intersection of Pimlico Drive and Santa Rita Road. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Commercial District. This matter was continued to 8/13/86. PUD-84-12-iM, Falcon Development Company Application of Falcon Development Company for a major modification to an approved development plan, located at the eastern terminus of West Las Positas Boulevard, to reduce the number of lots, increase the minimum lot size, and add a neighborhood park. The City may do one or more of the above, consistent with the requirements of the General Plan. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Medium Density Residential District. Mr. Swift presented the staff report. Commissioner Innes asked in this type of PUD what the normal floor area ratio is. Mr. Swift said generally 40$ coverage. The public hearing was opened. Bruce Harrington, Falcon Development agrees with staff's comments. Mr. Harrington reviewed the proposed conditions. He stated they agree with a minimum lot size of 5,000 sq. ft. which is an increase over 4050 sq. ft. They do however request that an arbitrary lid of 110 units be eliminated as they can probably get from 110-115 on the site. Their proposed layout is more rectalinear than curvilinear. They also object to 4(g) which requires a floor area ratio not to exceed 40%. They desire to cooperate with the neighboring community and plan to build houses which will cost $185-$195,000. The concern of the neighbors is to make sure that the houses are equal to or of more value than the existing Pleasanton Meadows houses. Condition 1(g) requires 40~ which on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot which would mean that a 2,000 sq. ft. house would comply; this size house wouldn't sell for the $185,000 minimum sought for the project. They would plot two-story houses on all lots with the possible exception of corner lots. Families are requiring larger two-story homes in Pleasanton. Commissioner Michelotti discussed with Mr. Harrington large houses on small lots. Mr. Harrington pointed out that the Downs is a similar project. Mr. Harrington discussed the location of a park on site. A 2.2 acre park meets the objectives of Pleasanton Meadows residents particularly those living in Pheasant Crossing. This size park is an inefficient park in staff's opinion. Mr. Harrington said they are now at a point where the developers and the community - 12 - _.