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PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 Glen Kierstead, the representative of the developer, 3238 Montevideo Drive, San Ramon, addressed the Commission. He indicated he had first become aware of the placement of the bus stop about one and a half weeks ago and feels uncomfortable dedicating land at this time. He would like to delay the take until consideration of a possible alternative site, perhaps near the Harris condos. He then reviewed the meeting with the homeowners in the neighborhood and feels the major issue is the density of his project. It has now been reduced by 20% from the original plan with the addition of landscaping and a 6 ft. masonry fence similar to one already on Hopyard Road. The new design is a smaller footprint with more open space per unit and more parking per unit. The only issue not addressed in the project is traffic, but he has met with a traffic engineer familiar with this area and he indicates that ~1est Las Positas has capacity of taking much more traffic than at present. Commissioner Jamieson raised a question regarding .location of a dumpster near Unit ~~6. Commissioner Lindsey asked the price of the units. Mr. Kierstead indicated the price had been increased approximately $5,000 due to the decrease of the number of units and the range was now from $75,000 to $110,000. Commissioner Getty indicated the project had 19 sewer permits and asked if he planned to phase the project. Mr. Kierstead said they could phase in units of 50 if necessary, but that unless they got some very good breaks, the chances of building this year or next year were. not very great. There was then considerable discussion regarding traffic on Santa Rita and the placement of a median cut allowing left turns. Mr. Harris compared this plan to the median cuts and traffic patterns on Valley Avenue, which the Commission did not object to. Mr. Fred Houston, 4460 Sandalwood Drive, Pleasanton, then addressed the Commission regarding this project. He is a resident of Pleasanton and an investor in the project. He feels the developers have worked with the neighbors and the staff to put forth the best possible design and urged the Commission to approve the application. He stressed that the density could not be reduced further or the units would not be saleable and indicated this was a project needed by the young and old due to their affordability. Commissioner Arrigoni raised a and set back and inquired about driveways, which were indicated question regarding the elevation the width of the inside to be 31.5 ft. ., .. _. ___._ ,_ _._ ... _, ._ .._ . ~ _. _. r_ _.._. ,