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PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Wilson asked if t available for purchase. Mr. H MINUTES September 8, 1982 San Francisco Water Department property is is stated he didn't know. Commissioner Jamieson asked the perimeters of the property in question. Mr. Harris explained the bounda y. Mr. Finney, Architect and Engin Bring Coordinator for the Diocese of Oakland spoke in opposition to this pro osed zoning change. He contended that their property was not part of the Ge eral Plan land use change which took place a year or so ago. He said their riginal agreement with the City was that the property would be zoned "0" (Of ice) District. Commissioner Lindsey explained the citizens' review committee nd General Plan land use change. Mr. Finney contended that Resol tion No. 81-186 referring to the General Plan land use change does not includ their property. Mr. Harris asked to see the resolution and pointed out to M Finney that the property was included in the resolution. Commissoner Wilson asked what t e objection was against "High Density" residential. Mr. Finney said t ree appraisals show that it is more valuable as "0" (Off ice) District. Chairperson Lindsey suggested t at Mr. Finney meet with the staff in an attempt to resolve this situation becau e the Planning Commission did not have the records available to them durin the meeting to review the steps which were taken with regard to the proper y owned by the Diocese. Commissioner Doherty spoke to a 1 of the industrial and office area in the north part of Pleasanton and th lack of multi-family dwellings in the City. He said there is probably less han 1% vacancy rate in the City at this time and that this type of housing i needed. He further said that the property must be zoned in conformance with th General Plan. He hoped that Mr. Finney would work closely with staff. Mr. F nney stated he is aware of the housing requirements of the community a d reiterated that according to the documents he has that their property was not included in the General Plan land use change. Commissioner Lindsey asked if M Pearson, the appraiser of the church informed them that industrial d velopment was going on in the north part of town. Mr. Finney said he was advised ~f even the square footage of all such projects. Commissioner Wilson said perhap the appraisal wasn't too realistic because the property has been for sale or a long time. He asked Mr. Finney when the suggested selling price was mad by the appraiser. Mr. Finney said in December 1981. Chairperson Lindsey then stated that if the rest of the Commission concurred this matter would be continued o 9/22/82 for the staff and property owner to work together and come back to a rec mmendation at that time. REPORT ON VIDEO GAMES Mr. Harris presented the staff eport and stated this was continued from the previous Planning Commission me ting for lack of time. Commissioner Getty asked if the e were any comments with regard to Brad Hirst's memorandum of 8/9/82• -3-