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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 6/13/84 Page 14 Commissioner Wilson then asked why the Council turned down the previous proposal. Mr. Harris indicated that the Council had concerns with the negotiation of the access with the City and County of San Francisco & with density. Mr. Harris said that at this time we are considering a general plan amendment and not specific zoning on the plan. He explained that the general plan change is a serious issue and in fact there is $68,000 for planning purposes, the hiring of an architectural firm, etc. CommissionerWilson asked if approval of the project plan would count against the 1996 holding capacity. Mr. Harris said that it would. Commissioner Innes asked about the proposed zoning breakdown. Mr. Harris explained. The public hearing was opened. Mike Harris, 7588 Ivy Court, Pleasanton urged approval of the general plan amendment. He stated there is a definite need to help the elderly people. The private sector cannot build housing for the elderly anymore. Housing can be put on the 10 acre site that will satisfy part of the need. The basic concern of their organization is for 200 units of elderly housing. While a health care center is great, the main concern at this time is housing. He dicated that both Mike Parsons and Jerry Case are in the audience to address this matter. Commissioner Getty supported the general plan change totally. Vivian Kahn, Bay Area Counsel, indicated that this is the type of creative activity which they support on behalf of local government and they support case GP- 84-6.They are looking forward to using Pleasanton for an example. Mr. Tucker, the architect, placed renderings on the wall for the benefit of the Commission and audience. Commissioner Wilson asked if there was an estimate on the cost of the 200 units. Mr. Tucker said there was not but that one could figure about $40/sq. ft. for construction alone. The site work has not been worked out, the borings haven't been done, etc. Commissioner Innes asked Mr. Tucker whether or not he has designed any other senior complex. Mr. Tucker said he has and when one is designing a senior project one has to consider the fact that seniors do not like to be nor should they be isolated. They should be integrated into the community. He indicated that a senior center is very desirable but not essential and that an intermediate care facility would have third priority. Seniors need contact with their neighbors, friends and relatives and must be able to maintain themselves in an indpendent fashion. Jerry Case, 3819 Vineyrd Avenue, ~~7, Pleasanton Greens, lives in a complex that is partially for seniors and partially for low cost families. He is concerned about the seniors because there are waiting lists for the existing, complexes. Kottinger and Pleasanton Gardens are totally independent living circumstances and there are no meals nor housekeeping of any kind provided. This is needed in a senior center. At the current time the seniors only share a facility with others (Veterans Hall). He felt this general plan change is a real step in the right direction. -14- . _ _ _. _ . . _ ... _ _, _., ....._.. __1..a_