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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION June 8, 1983 OLD BUSINESS - Public Hearings PUD-83-9, Barnett-Range/Shelter Capital and Sid Corrie Application of Barnett-Range/Shelter Capital and Sid Corrie for PUD (Planned Unit Development)-High Density Residential zoning and development plan approval of a 240 unit garden apartment project on an approximately 11 acre site located immediately south of the Arroyo P~ocho, approximately 1500 feet east of the intersection of Santa Rita Road and the Arroyo P~locho Canal. Zoning for the property is "A" (Agricultural) District. A negative declaration of environmental impacts was also considered. Mr. Harris presented the staff report recommending approval. He discussed the possibility of parking becoming a problem in the future because it is not being provided on a two for one basis. Commissioner Lindsey asked staff to describe the development in the area of this project. Mr. Harris complied. Commissioner Jamieson then asked about the zoning on surrounding property and this was also discussed. Commissioner Wilson discussed the number of units per acre on various other high density residential developments throughout Pleasanton indicating he,would like to have a list of all such units. Commissioner Lindsey supported this request. The public hearing was opened. Joe Simmons, Shelter Capital Corporation, Palo .Alto, gave detailed background about the applicants in this proposal. He indicated they are willing to mitigate any adverse conditions relating to noise, etc. that they can. He stated that the distance across the canal would help mitigate any noise concerns. He explained that the units will consist of stacked flats and townhouses and gave an explanation as to what these units are. Relating to density, Mr. Simmons cited various projects throughout the City and their density relative to this project. The project would be managed by the owners. He indicated they are asking for apartment approval but in fact if they do convert in the future, they would certainly meet the parking criteria (2 for 1). He explained why apartments were not built for several years -- economy (_interest rates). Commissioner Doherty stated that because of the density of the project, the applicant has furnished a liberal amount of landscaping which has cut down on the parking and asked what will happen 10 years down the road, when in order to convert to condominiums m ore parking will be required. Mr. Simmons stated they would consider the purchase of additional land and Commi sinner Doherty pointed out that it is very possible additional land will not be available. Commissioner Doherty further asked Mr. Simmons where he expected to obtain the sewage capacity to construct 240 units. Mr. Simmons said he didn`t know but hoped hookups would be available. Commissioner Lindsey felt that the planned recreation area and recreation room are much too small for the size of the project. -4- .__._._.. ._,-__. ......,._ .. . _.____. ._... T..