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Mr. Desmond Worth, 3136 Churchill Drive, stated he had concerns about the inter- section at the Fire Station, and felt that traffic would be increased dramatically by this project. He stated he felt there are already too many multi-family resi- dences in this area, he cited approximately 665 units at this time. He added he felt the proposed project should be located in another area of the city. Mr. Ray Oliva, 3109 Camden Court, stated he felt this project would attract investors and be used as rentals. He stated that density of 21-22-26 units per acre is not reasonable. He stated he felt threatened by the speaker who stated that if this project is not built then commercial may be built. He concluded by stating he felt 15-18 units per acre would provide a good quality of life. Mr. Cliff Varney, 3196 Thistledown Court, stated that Pleasanton is a great place to live and he did not feel there should be such a great rush for approval of condo- miniums and apartments; there should be more than one alternative for getting housing in this city. He opposed 21 units per acre density. Ms. Eunice Langendorff, 3188 Thistledown Court, stated that zero lot line housing had nice plans and was affordable, such as those being constructed on Valley Avenue. She expressed concern regarding schools, stating that with the closeing of Pleasanton School the other schools would be more crowded. She stated that lowering the density of this project would lower the number of children that would need school services. She also expressed concern regarding balconies on the proposed project overlooking residences on Weymouth Court. She added she felt the proposed project would decrease the value of the homes in this area. Mr. Kierstead rebutted the concerns of the opponents, stating that with regard to the park system this project would generate $176,000 in park dedication fees. Mr. Kierstead stated he was not responsible for the brochures printed for the project in Phoenix; and it was his recollection that the density for that project was 27 units per acre. He stated the Spanish Oakes project is faced inward and will not overlook homes on Weymouth Court. He advised that with the soundwall and landscaping there should not be a problem between the project and Weymouth Court residences. He stated the investment figures cited by Mr. Houston were appropriate as well as the comment of Mr. Watkins relative to a shopping center being constructed if this project is not approved. Mr. Kierstead stated he felt it is the responsibility of the community to identify early on what they want in their neighborhood; and that he is now totally committed to the high density package. Mr. Kierstead requested that the Mayor ask for a show of those in the audience in support of the proposed project. Mayor Butler asked those ~n favor of this issue to stand. Approximately 20 people in the audience stood in favor of the item. There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler' declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. Councilmember Mercer stated it is difficult to operate under all of the government rules and regulations that deal with discrimination of housing as to how, when, and where such housing should be provided. He stated this particular decision is diffi- cult because the property has been zoned from residential to commercial and now back to residential, and because of Council's lack of input from residents of the area as to their preference for type of development. He stated he would vote his conscious. Councilmember Brandes stated he has always been in opposition to this development and felt the density is too high. 8. 5/24/83