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Mr. Inderbitzen stated examples as Valley Plaza I, 18.2 to the acre; Valley Plaza II, 17.5; Gatewood, 18.2; GEF Financial Proposal, 50; Vintage ~u~errace, 15; Sunrise Villa II, 16. Mr. Inderbitzen stated in the area of arking that the zoning ordinance requires apartment complexes with 2 ~.edrooms or less to have 2 spaces for each of first four units and 1.5 ~paces for each of the rest plus 1 guest parking space for every 7 units in 'Dthe project. He stated that for this project it totals a requirement of ~57 spaces, which has been met. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that the project is ery inwardly oriented, which would deter tenants from wanting to park in ~he street as a convenience which is the case in other complexes (i.e., Sunrise Villa). He cited a study done in Orange County on parking needs for multiple units as the minimum requirements of parking was less than one space per unit and as much as 1.6 spaces per ~nit (which averages 1.25 'sp~ces per unit). Mr. Inderbitzen stated that this project has an average parking ratio of 1.65 Mr. Inderbitzen stated that the staff report has a comprehensive analysis of the traffic issue, along with the traffic study done by Wilbur Smith and Associates. He stated that he did not have anything to add to this, other than he is in concurrence with the homeowners on the center divider on Springdale--if the homeowners don't want the center divider then they don't want it. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that in regards to design of the project, he felt after meeting with the homeowners that their main objection was the bright red tile roof against the bleached white stucco. He then stated that the architect on the project has been instructed to come up with a softer blend of colors. He stated that if the neighbors would like to give input on this subject, they would be happy to accept it. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that apartments are needed in Pleasanton. These apartments will be well within the median range at $700-$900 per month rent with the average salary of $25,000 to $30,000 annually. CouncilSember Wood verified with Brian Swift that the size of the property is as stated. He also stated that it is his understanding that the neighbors have accepted the apartment complex but objected to the number of units. He stated that having two master bedrooms will increase the number of parking spaces needed per unit. Councilmember Brandes asked what the closest distance is between the apartment complex and existing homes. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that distance as 120 feet. He stated that this distance is from corner building to back of residential building--not to backyard line. Councilmember Brandes asked what the size of the Gold Creek area is and what the acreage would be if it was subtracted from the total acreage of the property'. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that the net acreage would be 19.6 units to the acre. 9-3 -85 7