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Minutes Planning Commission 2/27/85 There is no way to combine these lots. Development would have to take place on a lot-by-lot basis. The Chairman then invited the public to comment on the Vineyard Avenue Study. Ken Pryor, 786 Sylvaner, shared concerns with traffic in the area. He was concerned with the increase in density of the Vintage Hills area in the past 10-15 years which changes the character of the Vintage Hills area. He prefers lower average density in general. They own a lot next to the bridge and would like to split it and build a home. He urged the Commission to keep some flexibility in their decision. He indicated he would use the bridge and never use Vineyard Avenue. Chuck Muth 3644 Vine Street, stated he had asked that the Caroline proposal be postponed until the study was completed. He urged approval of the Vineyard Avenue Study and urged that the Caroline proposal be brought back up for review. Mr. Harris stated that the public hearing on Caroline's proposal was closed by City Council. Mr. Ales, 4046 Graham Street, indicated he owns two lots in the area and is in favor of High Density Residential in the Remen Tract. Traffic problems can be resolved with roads. Will Heinrich, 3683 Vineyard Avenue brought pictures of homes in the area. He would like the area to be developed in something very beautiful. There is a shortage of rental property in Pleasanton. He would suggest PUD Medium Density Residential. Mr. Harris reported to the Commission that Mr. Heinrich has requested annexation. If the property is annexed, the next step would be prezoning of his property. Mr. Heinrich stated he knows they will have to wait for development, but they will be able to get traffic off of Vineyard Avenue and build a single-family dwelling unit. Commissioner Lindsey felt that Mr. Heinrich would have to agree to the Valley Avenue connection. Harry Caldwell, 3745 Vineyard Avenue, has been in the area since 1973. They restored the home in which they live. The City has an easement over his property for a bike path which he gave to them. He agrees with Mr. Ales and Mr. Heinrich that the area is a disgrace. He can't understand now why when the matter of annexation came up seven years ago he was opposed to it. He felt Pleasanton is a great City. There was a recent article in the newspaper which indicated that they are City hating people. He stated this is not true and would strongly recommend that they go along with what the City has planned in the past. There are 51 families in the area and would prefer the area be in the City as opposed to Alameda County. Mr. Harris reiterated City Council's past policy in that they have never forced anyone to come into the City. Mr. Caldwell felt that Vine should go all of the way to the bridge. - 12 - .. .... _.,,.__._ _ __...._.. ~. .._.... ._. _, T..