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.,., -~ Commissioner Gibbs feels that the homes are inferior for the area they are being proposed for. It will also probably worsen the tax situation in Pleasanton. fte would prefer to sae a variety of price levels, in other words, build cheaper homes and intersperse them with more expensive homes. In this way, they will fit in better in the community. Chairman Plato referred to the market that the developer was attempting to reach, and remarle d that apparently it was only the upper end of that market that would be reached. Also, the school situation shows cause for alarm. Commissioner Carrigan commented that the argtments seem inconsistent. Thera was talk of necessary value and quality of hone, yet this would put the price of the home in a rouge inaccessible to the very market the developer is supposedly attempting to reach. Commissioner Antonini felt that perhaps the developer should stick to the original concept of duplexes and single-family homes in that area. Mr. Frost then stated that he was deeply disappointed with the turn of events, that D & V Builders were not amateurs in the building field, and that the day they begin to build inferior quality homes, is the day he no longer will be working for them. Commissioner Antonini inquired about spot-placing smaller homes with larger ones. Mr. Norm Dyer, architect for the development, replied that there era developers who advertise this, but that it is only a "come-on." There is, in reality, no way a developer can do this and stag in the business competitively. Mrs. Nancy Woodard stated that neither she nor her friends would find it feasible to purchase a two-bbdroom, one-bath home. Mr. Dean Wise of Environmental Research answered to this, stating that the homes were aimed at the very young families, usually with only one child, or the family with all its family grown and gone. Co~ieaioaer Arnold inquired if there would be any upkeep problems of the home. Mr. Dudley Front replied that he foresaw considerably more problems and upkeep in the conventional type home than in the Garden Court home as proposed. Regarding the suggestion that lower priced homes be interspersed with the more expensive type, Planning Director Castro stated that when one looks at the Pleasanton planning area, there ie not enough land left to experiment in such a fashion. There are merits to this line of thought but that it is not a realistic approach as far as Pleasanton is concerned. Co®issioner Antonini felt that he needed more time to study the design concept and wished to continue the application; however, Mr. Frost requested a decision that night as he felt they had provided all the information that had been requested. Planning Director Castro had one request, and that is, if the Commissioners should elect to deny this application, they should state very clearly the reasons for denial, as he is almost certain that D 6 V Builders will appeal the decision to the City Council. Upon motion of Commissioner Arnold, seconded by Commissioner Gibbs, and carried, the following resolution was offered. RESDLUTIDN N0. 856 WHEREAS, the application of Morrison Homes to allow the construction of detached single-family homes as noted under the preliminary plane Labeled, "Garden Court Homes" to be Located in a R-2 District, said property generally situated easterly of ftopyard Road and northerly of Black Avenue, has came before this Commission, - 5 -