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Mayor Mercer declared the continued public hearings Open on these two items. Mr. Ken Gooch, applicant, #1 Peters Avenue, stated he felt there is a need for this housing in Pleasanton. Mr. Brad Caroline, 3680 Vine Street, stated that traffic should not come into play when considering approval of this project; with the street improve- ments on Bernal Avenue to Valley the LOS levels may be reduced to acceptable levels. He stated there is also the low income housing aspect to be con- sidered; Arroyo I units have worked out well. He stated the proposed project deserves merit and it will provide needed housing. He added the extension of Vine Street has always been in the City's plans, which would alleviate traffic congestion. Mr. Harry Caldwell, 3745 Vineyard Avenue, stated he has lived at this location for fourteen years. He felt there has been some misinformation regarding the subject property. He stated that to his knowledge there has never been a fatal or serious accident on Vineyard Avenue and that driveway entrances are not a factor. He advised there are a lot of retired people residing on Vineyard Avenue. He stated the proposed project is close to down- town Pleasanton, is within walking distance of the Flair Market Center as well as to Cole's Market and First Street Center, and has Wheels bus service. He felt Mr. Gooch should be given the opportunity to develop this property; he builds a quality project as evidenced in other projects he has constructed. Mr. Caldwell felt the inner part of the City should be utilized. He added that traffic congestion will be alleviated when the street improvements are completed. He suggested a left turn lane at Mavis would alleviate the problem of traffic. He felt this project is in the best interests of the City of Pleasanton. He stated that two of his neighbors, McGee and Nelson,'were un- able to attend the meeting but are in favor of the project. Ms. Sylvia Riccio, 3759 Vineyard Avenue, a resident of Pleasanton for thirty-one years, stated she concurs with the statements made by Mr. Caldwell. She stated Mr. Gooch has good plans to develop this land, and traffic is not a problem if people obey the speed limits and traffic laws. She added that Mr. Gooch should have the opportunity to build the project and that it will be an asset to the City. Mr. Joe Ales, owner of property in the area~ stated he is in favor of this project, and the City need this type of housing. Mr. John Vanderoovart, 4300 Del Valle Parkway, stated that when the Bernal Avenue loop is completed traffic on Vineyard Avenue will be greatly reduced. He stated that Mr. Gooch made an effort to acquire additional projects to al- leviate strip development. He stated he is in favor the the proposed projects. Mr. Chris Beratlis, 2727 Crellin, stated he fails to recognize any serious traffic problems on Vineyard Avenue. He stated he concurs with the other speakers; Mr. Gooch is a quality builder and should be allowed to construct these projects. Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, President of the Vintage Hills Home- owners Association, spoke in opposition to these projects. He stated the driveway exit out of Arroyo I is 23 feet, Mavis Drive is 37 feet, and Birch 19 - 4-21-87