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Gordon Gaines, Gatetree Circle stated that in 1970 the property was low density, 1971 it went to public and now there is a proposal for high density. He stated he would be disappointed if it were to become high density residential. Chairperson Wilson asked how many houses backed up to the proposed property. Mr. Gaines stated roughly there were six. Nick Pateman, Gatetree Circle, who lives a couple of doors down from Mr. Gaines, stated he would also be disappointed if this property should go to high density and further stated there are multiples across the street. He feels single-family density would be fine. Bob Abreu, Del Valle Parkway addressed concerns with the future over- crossing/under-crossing proposed and the amount of traffic generated by this. He stated he would prefer single-family but did not want high density and that it is premature to make a change now. He suggested that the Planning Commission wait for an option-buyer to come in and make a firm proposal for review before a change. The public hearing was closed. Chairperson Wilson asked if the church owned the property on the other side of Del Valle Parkway. Mr. Harris stated he relieved it was and then it was sold to Datwyler. Commissioner Lindsey asked if single-family would be possible. Mr. Harris stated it would be if the Commissioners recommended medium density residential. Commissioner Getty stated she would like the matter to wait for a definite proposal on the property. Commissioner Doherty empathized with the Gatetree and Del Valle Parkway residents and that eight single-family units might blend in better but would like to hear what the applicant has to say concerning medium density. Bill Hirst stated that the rough layout presented is exactly that and not a precise proposal and that the church feels it cannot work economically with a single-family development. Chairperson Wilson stated that 2-1/2 acres single-family development would be pretty good and doesn't understand why they are pushing for high density. Mr. Hirst stated that the Datwyler proceeds were used to pay off the bulk of the money owed on the parcel and that nonetheless they still can't support construction loans without some financial assistance; and although the condo layout (shown) is high density, the density would be of 'duplex-type 10 DU/ac.' He stated the pro- posal is above single-family but not strictly high density. -5- _. __