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i Mr. Dudley Frost was present and demonstrated eshibita and also summarized his comments for the benefit of the audience who may not have been present at the previous meeting. Mr. Frost demonstrated on the exhibit where there will be two loop streets running from Hopyard Road and back to it, with no openings to Northway Street, thereby eliminating traffic that may use the Garden Court vicinity for ahortucts. He also referred to the mini-park designed primarily for the pre-school age children. Mr. Frost did mention that one of the homes did consist of a two-bedroom,one-bath home. The objective is to provide a home for that market not now served. Planning Director Castro read a letter from a Mra. Mildred Cochero, 5460 Greenfield Way, opposing the development. Mr. Bob Pearson, 2639 Churchill Court, asked whether or not the City would be taking a risk by approving this development because of the influx of school age children. The Planning Director replied to this by stating that a letter was directed by the staff to Dr. Haskell, School Superintendent, Pleasanton District, but no reply was received. A Mrs. Nancq Woodard of 4164 Suffolk Way, spoke regarding her dissatisfaction with the school situation and the possibility of worsening it by the approval of this application. Mr. Frost replied to this statement by advising that he had a letter from the School District, which did not raise any opposition to this application. He explained that the homes were aimed largely at families with pre-school children. Mr. Leo Pruett, 4174 Fairlanda Drive, quoted from the Herald ~ News, "Schools are Failing to Keep Progress with Pleasantoa's Growth." He offered this statement for what it was worth. Mr. Lowell Wendell, 1632 Orchard Way, inquired about the coat of the home. He asked if a cost of $20 per aq.ft. would be an honest average. Mr. Frost replied that homes are going up in price constantly. Mr. Castro asked what the estimate would be six months from now and received a reply of approximately 5~ from the $19,700 figure. If financing was better the builder could probably cut $700 from the budget. Mr. Wendell then inquired if there was another site where the people could go to check out similar type hooks. Mr. Frost advised him that Bahl Homes in Santa Clara is offering the zero lot line concept, but that these homes sell for approximately $27,000. Southern California has more developments patterned after the zero lot line concept. Upon motion of Commissioner Carrigan, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, and carfied, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Antonini referred to the City Council rezoning of that area about a year ago to the R-Z District. He stated that these homes are going to be built on 39, 40 and 42 ft. lots with depths of 80 ft. The homes will have slab flooring. The developer at that time promised that the homes would be of high quality. He feels that the City Council, together with the Planning Commission, should carry out its obligation to the City and people by denying the application. Cooa<isaioner Carrigan feels that the Commission should check this application out objectively because if homes are lower in price, perhaps more people might be able to own instead of rent homes. Commissioner Arnold inquired about extra parking for other care and trailers and boats. He received a reply of a regular two-car garage plus two more spaces in the driveway as is standard in single-family home design. This, Caoaieaioner Arnold, felt would be restrictive. He feels additional storage apace for boats and trailers should be provided by the developer. The fence heights were also inquired about and the reply was 8 ft. or less, in varying heights. - 4 -