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Councilmember Brandes asked Mr. Hirst if he would object to PUD-High Density Residential zoning designation. Mr. Hirst stated he would prefer High Density Resi- dential, but would not object to PUD-High Density Residential. The following persons spoke in opposition to these items: Mr. Tom Elsnab, member of the Residential Review Committee, stated it was his recommendation that this property be zoned medium density but that he was the only member of the committee in favor of this designation. He stated the reason he felt it should be zoned medium density is that the Del Valle Parkway will be going in behind this development and everyone that drives on the Del Valle Parkway will be looking at this development. He stated he felt this area should be medium density, single-family development with park like setting and the creek used with the develop- ment. He added that he did not think a senior citizen housing complex at this loca- tion would be appropriate. Mr. M. D. Magoffin, 621 St. Marys Street, stated he has lived at this residence since 1955, and that traffic is getting to be a worse problem all the time. He asked that this portion of Pleasanton be preserved in its present characteristic style. He stated he felt that commercial and residential development should be kept in balance. He stated these comments also apply to the Deetz property rezoning - the next item on the agenda. Mr. Duane Garman, 670 St. John Street, stated he has just purchased his home here and he bought it because of the quaintness of the area, including the winery.· He stated he does not want it ruined by the development of ~artments; but wants to maintain the area as it is now. Ms. Judith Mayhew, owner of a business at 610 Main Street, President of the Down- town Association, and member of the Downtown Committee of the Chamber of' Commerce, stated this property is a part of the Revitalization Plan that is currently underway and will be reviewed in joint session by the City Council, Planning Commission, and Chamber of Commerce on April 17, 1985. She requested that no decision be made on this item until after review of the Revitalization Plan. She stated she is opposed to high density zoning for this area. The property is an integral part of the downtown and it has been discussed for many years as a continuance from the Pleasanton Hotel and Cheese Factory for boutique type shopping and restaurant development. She stated that more time is needed to fully study this area. Ms. Marlene Hadley, 648 St. John Street, stated the winery has been a good neighbor and it is sad to see it move. She stated it is even sadder to see apartments replace the winery; she felt commercial would be more aesthetically pleasing to the downtown area. She stated she would like to see the property go residential or commercial with boutiques, restaurants and park area, with development of the creek site. She re- quested Council to~preserve this area in the unique character is now has. Mr. Tom Schutter, 471 St. Mary Street, addressed traffic problems on St. Marys Street. He stated he agrees with small commercial development for this area to keep its status of older downtown Pleasanton.· He stated he is opposed to high density or single-family residential development zoning. Mr. Brad tlirst rebutted the comments of the opponen[s. He stated that any multiple family project would not be visible from the Del Valle Parkway, because or realignment and construction of an underpass. He stated that by this property being developed high density it is a better way of preserving the land by bringing in permanent residents. He stated he did not feel commercial on a dead end street would be feasible. He ad- vised there have been many failures of small boutique-type businesses in northern 7. 3/26/85