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Mr. Harris stated there is a minimum size in the code but there is no maximum size. The public hearing was opened. Fred Huston, 4460 Sandalwood, the developer of Meadow Plaza Shopping Center addressed the Commission. He stated the property is 7.8 acres in size. He stated they have done a feasibility study and hardware stores are one of the largest needs in Pleasanton. He reviewed the C-N District when hardware stores were allowed in years passed and then changed to not being allowed. He stated this is a wholesome use and one that promotes saving energy and time and one that is needed in the Meadows area. Chairperson Wilson asked who the tenants would be. Mr. Huston said the anchor would be Savemart. Betty Rider, 4393 Mirador Drive spoke. She said that as a housewife she believes a hardware store would be a good idea in a neighborhood shopping center as it would save time and energy. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty stated she is against a hardware store in a neighborhood shopping center. Commissioner Jamieson stated he thought it would be a good idea and a necessary part of the neighborhood and that there are only two hardware stores in town now. Commissioner Lindsey stated he supported Commissioner Jamieson's opinion. Inasmuch as Chairperson Wilson felt the vote would end up a tie, he stated this matter would be continued to July 16, 1980 at the Alameda County Fair- grounds for a full Commission. The meeting will be held at 7:30pm. GP-80-1, City of Pleasanton Review of Draft Revised Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Pleasanton formultaed pursuant to the State Government Code Section 65302 and State Housing Element Guidelines. The purpose of the proposed Housing Element is to evaluate existing and projected community housing need and to offer a workable housing program to meet said need. A negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Mr. Harris explained the Draft Revised Housing Element and that it is a State requirements funded by a 701 planning grant through the Federal Government. He stated the report consists of goals; subgoals, policy statements and implementation programs and much of the data came from the Housing Survey taken several months ago. Chairperson Wilson outlined the procedures that would be followed. The .public hearing was opened. -8- ._. ____. ..~ ... .... ......... ..._....._...__~_._..._..._r._._..».._..... _...._. ~.,.. ... ... _..._.._.___.._..........._... ~._.._,_. .«.__. . ..._.. ..,. ._... .. ..__...T......._...-