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133 Mrs. Eunice Langendorff, 3188 Thistledown Court, stated she felt the developers have tried very hard to meet the concerns of the surrounding property owners; changes have been made and she appreciated them.- She stated that from the standpoint of the City of Pleasanton she felt this will be a very good project, however she expressed concern that it might set a precedent for more high density in this area which she is opposed to. Mr. Ed Roquette, 3436 Windsor Court, President of the Pleasanton Meadows Home- owners Association, stated that the homeowners on Suffolk Way will be most affected by this project. He stated the developers have tried to find a~reeable resolutions to the concerns of the residents; the major issues being density and quality. He ad- vised that based on the concessions of the developers that most people in the area feel that the number of units is appropriate for high density. Mr~ Roquette expressed concern regarding development of the remaining land in this area, and requested that the Pleasanton Meadows Homeowners Association be allowed input regarding any future development plans for the property. Mr. Harold Dixon, 4066 Suffolk Way, property owner adjacent to the arroyo, stated he felt the developer had acted in good faith in answering the concerns of the resi- dents and had made major concessions, such as reducing the number of units and in- creasing the size of the smaller units. He stated he felt the new partners were very high quality management people. He questioned the validity of the density as set forth in the general plan. He requested that a condition be imposed on the adjacent 16 acres of land so that it would not be zoned high density. Mr. Nicholas Cassens, 4082 Suffolk Way, stated the developers have made great con- cessions but he felt that density should be reduced to 15 units per acre and that 25% of the project be set aside as "preferred for senior citizens". Mr. Kevin Brown, 3190 Montpelier Court, stated the developers have been very co- operative and made concessions but that he is still opposed to the density and its adverse impacts on the north end of town. He added that to approve such high density would set a precedent, create crowding and increase traffic as well as take up half of the allowable growth rate formula of the city. Mr. Simmons stated h~ appreciated the comments of the residents and recognized there were concerns that he could not satisfy. He stated he felt this is a quality project, situated on an excellent site, that the density has been reduced, the project will add significantly to the City, will bring about a park and buffer area, and will fill a need for rental housing in Pleasanton. Mr. Grant added that it is a high quality apartment rental unit that will be con- verted to condominiums in ten years. Council discussion ensued regarding distance between residences on Suffolk Way and the proposed project, Zone 7 property landscaping, and fencing. There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Butler stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Bob Philcox expressing concern regarding the total number of units and size of apartments for this project. He stated he had also received a communication from Mr. George Canessa in support of the project. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Council- member Wood, that Ordinance No. 1095, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving the application of Shelter Capital/Woodmont Companies and Sid Corrie for PUD (Planned Unit DeveloDment)-High Density Residential zoning and 6. 7/26/83