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Councilmember Brandes stated he is concerned about parking, stating that the parking in the existing building is terrible, and that many vehicles park on both sides of the street outside the project. He stated he felt it is a valid point to retain the landscaping within the complex. He asked if the developer had attempted _ to purchase surrounding property to use for parking spaces. Mr. Ambrose stated he had not attempted to purchase any additional property for parking; that he is trying to keep the project in the affordable housing range. He added that the present pro- posed planlprovides adequate parking spaces. Councilmember Brandes asked if the pro- posed parking spaces on Hopyard Road would interfere with the realignment of the De! Valle Parkway at Hopyard Road. Mr. Harris stated it appears the developer could have the 17 parking spaces without adversely affecting the realignment. Mr. Gissler stated that the requirements of the ordinance could be met for providing parking spaces on- site but this would severely impact the landscaping. Councilmember Brandes stated his major concern is poor parking space, and he suggested that the developer look at other alternatives to create more adequate parking on-site. ~' Councilmember Mercer asked what the cost would be to provide parking internally. ~" Mr. Gissler stated it would be approximately $35,000-$40,000, divided among the 94 [O units. Councilmember Mohr stated she had concerns about creating parking near the pool area and felt this would create poor aesthetics. Mr. Gissler stated the area could be screened to provide protection to the pool area. Councilmember Mohr stated she also had concerns about the parking of recreational vehicles and boats. Mr. Conway stated that under the CC&R's no recreational vehicles and boats would be allowed to park on the site. Councilmember Mohr commented on the mixed parking spaces, stating that full sized cars could impede circulation in certain places. Councilmember Mercer stated that he is sensitive to the parking, especially since no garages are provided. Councilmember Brandes stated he is generally for condominium conversion and there are many good features in this program, but he is concerned about the parking which he feels is not acceptable and would like to consider other alternatives for adequate parking. He stated he is also concerned about rents. Mayor Butler stated he could support the conversion without waiving the parking requirement to give credit for parking spaces on the public street. He stated it is his feeling that any exceptions to the ordinance should only be taken in the most extreme circumstances and he did not see that in this instance. Councilmember Mohr stated that to destroy the present landscaping in order to provide additional parking is not an acceptable alternative, and she had concerns regarding the affordability of this housing. Councilmember Wood stated he would not like to take 94 rental units off the market at this time, and he also felt that parking is a problem. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Council- member Mercer, that Resolution No. 83-30, denying without prejudice the application of Del Prado Homes to convert to condominium ownership and subdivide 94 existing rental dwelling units on approximately 3.8 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Hopyard Road and Golden Road under the provisions of Chapter 15, Title II of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, and Wood NOES: Mayor Butler ABSENT: None 6. 1/25/83