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Mr. Sweeney asked Council to support 6a(4) and to accept the neighborhood park <br />mitigation. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver asked why the property could not be dedicated for park purposes. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sweeney commented that normally what would happen is dedication would take place <br />in lieu of park fees. Presently the dedication ordinance allows the developer a $240,000 per <br />acre credit. Prudential is offering this property to the City for $110,000 per acre. This covers <br />the outstanding bonds on Parcel 25A; Parcel F is free of assessments. He understood what the <br />request is but Prudential cannot convey the 6.6 acres free of charge. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked if Prudential would pay for the cost of the bridge to connect the two park <br />parcels. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sweeney said if the project is conditioned that someone else pay for the bridge rather <br />than the City, it could be worked out. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala asked staff if the two proposed parks will work? <br /> <br /> Ms. Bengtson said the Park and Recreation Commission has looked at the relationship <br />of the properties to each other. The three acre park would be a passive park for casual use and <br />the 6.6 acres would be for active uses. The park program being proposed indicates a <br />complimentary program between the two parks. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver opened the public hearing. <br /> <br /> Emie Munzo, 5228 Genovesio, said his neighborhood would be the most impacted by <br />the construction of the apartments, but he strongly supported the project, especially the proposed <br />new parks. He urged Council to vote yes. <br /> <br /> Jan Batcheller, 644 St. Marys Street, said in December 1991, a motion was made and <br />approved to rezone some of the Hacienda Business Park land to high density residential. She <br />agreed with this motion. Disabled, young people, senior citizens and people in transition <br />frequently find themselves in need of rental housing. This project would give these people <br />housing. She believed these people would be contributing to the City of Pleasanton. This <br />project replaces a previously approved project and is far superior by any measure. This project <br />would also take care of one of the priorities on the Council's priority list. She urged Council <br />to vote yes on this project. <br /> <br /> Steve Dunne, 5062 Carducci Drive, believed there needed to be more park area for large <br />residential areas. This project would provide that park area. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 9/2/97 <br />Minutes 7 <br /> <br /> <br />