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Page 16 Minutes Planning Commission 8/24/83 James Griffin, 3036 Chardonnay, felt the project is too dense for the area. He moved to Pleasanton for a suburban environment and does not want it lost. He stated the units are not standing alone on their parking. He stated there is a parking problem on Vineyard in the Pico area and he has expressed concerns regarding this to both the Planning Commission and City Council for the last two years -- it is not going to get better. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, spoke in opposition to the proposal. He felt there was insufficient notice concerning this project. He stated the project reminds him of an Army barracks and didn't feel a project like this one was needed in the community. He stated the existing Vintage Hills shopping center has more than 50% vacancies and can't see any need to add to the commercial property in the area. He stated the Vintage Hills residents are concerned with quality. He stated there would be a high degree of opposition of the residents if it isn't denied. As to Roger Manning, he stated that he may be the President of the Homeowners Association, but he hasn't discussed the plan with anyone. Commissioner Getty indicated she had asked Roger Manning specifically about this project. Commissioner Doherty asked if Mr. Manning was present. He did not come forward. Mr. Schneider then asked that the Planning Commission find this design unattractive and request the developer to come back with a design appropriate for the area. Mr. Belecky, 892 Madeira, said he didn't speak to anyone who liked the project. He said there are other people in the area besides Roger Manning who represent the area. He said the project behind the Flair Market is the worse lookinig project in Pleasanton. He said the three project approvals in the area have all been substandard in design. He stated Shadow Creek is nothing but a fire trap. He said the project behind Flair is made of plywood and units are too close together and are also a fire hazard in his opinion. He had concerns with the traffic on Vineyard Avenue being increased. He stated the traffic survey indicated the Pico bridge would take 10% of the traffic off of Vineyard Avenue and it is not going to work. He didn't want high density until the parking and traffic problems are settled. He stated the units behind Flair resemble Camp Parks. He urged the Planning Commission to stop projects like this before they get started. He stated that no one has asked their group about the project. If they had known about the project behind Flair, they would have been against that one also. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Belecky if he objected to the design of this proposal. Mr. Belecky said he is if it is like the one behind the market. He stated there is no guest parking. He didn't want the Flair parking lot to be a storage place for vehicles. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Belecky if he got the plans before the meeting. Mr. Belecky responded that the got the plans today.