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M I N U T E S of THE PLANNING COMMISSION Pleasanton, California March 8, 1967 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, March 8, 1967, by Chairman Antonini. ROLL CALL showed the following: Present: Coa®isaioner Arnold Garrigan Plato Chairman Antonini Secretary Spink Absent: Commissioner Johnston Upon motion of Commissioner Garrigan, seconded by Chairman Antonini, and carried, the minutes of March 1, 1967, were approved se presented by unanimous vote. 4a. GPA-67-1. PLanninR Commission. Chairman Antonini opened the public hearing on the application of the Planning Commission to consider an amendment to the Pleasanton General Plan assigning a High Density Residential land use designation to the area between Kottinger Avenue and Neal Street, easterly of Second Street, now designated Medium Density Residential on said General Plan. Mr. Spink presented the staff report which recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the adoption of a General Plan Amendment to redesignate the area shown on Exhibit A from Residential - Medium Density to Residential - High Density. Mr. Spink also read a letter from Joseph and Betty Alves related to this rezoning. 4b. RZ-67-1. Pleasanton Gardens. Inc. Chairman Antonini opened the public hearing on the application of Pleasanton Gardena, Inc., P.O. Box 911, Pleasanton, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 309, rezoning approximately two acres located at 251 Kottinger Avenue from the R-1 District to the RG-15 or other District. Mr. Spink presented the staff report which recommended to the City Council the rezoning of the subject property from the R-1 to the RG-25 in accordance with Exhibit A. Mr. Campbell presented a brief report on the possible traffic generation and circulation on Kottinger Avenue if this area were to be rezoned. Mrs: Louise Gerton, speaking for Pleasanton Gardens, Inc. gave the background on the proposed development and the reasons for this development. Mrs. Gerton read a letter from Robert Bauge asking that rezoning on this property be approved. Mr. Bill Amoa spoke stating the type of person that would be a resident of Pleasanton Gardens; for example, a widow, 65 years of age or older, low income, etc. Mr. Bill Christner spoke regarding acreage, stating that it would be slightly leas than two acres and that traffic would be neg- ligible. Mr. Ed Alves offered to answer any questions anyone might have. Mr. George Cushing of Fremont raised the question of when the people presently proposed to live in this development should pass on, who will occupy these units and how many care would the new people have. Mr. Christner and Mr. Amos stated it would continue as now proposed under such circumstances. Mr. Fred Dahl, architect for the development, spoke stating that only a small percentage of these people are eligible for drivers' licensee. Mrs. Gerton then read a letter from Mr. Don Landers pertaining to the subject rezoning. Dlr. Joe Theodore agreed to have the two acres rezoned but did not want the rest of the area rezoned. Reverend Vogt spoke and stated that all churches in the community are concerned and active in this proposal, and went on to state his concern for the elderly. Upon motion of Commissioner Garrigan, seconded by Chairman Antonini, and carried, the public hearing was closed. After further discussion, UPON MOTION OF COT4fISSIONER PLATO, SECONDED SY COM- MISSIONER ARNOLD, AND CARRIED, IT WAS DETERMINED TO CONTINUE THE GENERtiL PLAN AMENDMENT 67-1 FOR FURTHER STUDY. During discussion on proposed rezoning for Pleasanton Gardens, Inc., some items mentioned were the possible alternatives if RG-25 zoning were granted; 3-8-67