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145 Council discussion ensued regarding what would constitute a minor modification versus a major modification to the plan. Further discussion ensued regarding the number of units being considered for the project. Mr. Frank Sieglitz, Attorney for the developer, advised that the application requests 247 units for the project, that he would consider a minor modification of a lot change to allow for more open space, but that no other modifications are being proposed at this time. Mr. Ken Earp, the tentative new developer for the project, introduced various members of his team to make a formal presentation of the Quail Creek project. Mr. Frank Sieglitz, Attorney for Mr. Earp, submitted a narrative statement re- garding the Quail Creek project, which he requested be made a part of the record. He asked Council to keep in mind the following two questions when deliberating on this item: (1) does the City of Pleasanton genuinely want to make affordable housing avail- able; and (2) will the City of Pleasanton provide a fair equal opportunity for the construction of manufactured housing. Mr. Sieglitz stated that he would address six points relative to the credibility of the Quail Creek project which he felt would clearly prove that this project should be included in the affordable housing competi- tion. 1. The City of Pleasanton, by State mandate, has a civic duty to make an opportunity available for the construction of affordable housing and in particular manufactured housing. Mr. Donald Turner, Director of Housing and Community Development, stated that most California cities need affordable housing, and he commended Pleasanton City Council on their affordable housing competition program. He stated it was not his intention to compare the two affordable housing projects, but to reflect on the need for affordable housing which is crucial to the health of the economy. He reviewed various housing legislation enacted in recent years, stating that manufactured housing is now mandated by State law, that it has all the rights and privileges of stick-built homes, that the distinction between the two constructions is invisible now; that the key to afford- able housing is quality and durability. He stated that manufactured homes can now receive thirty-year mortgages, and that consumers should have a choice in affordable housing. Mr. Turner concluded by stating the bottom line regarding affordable housing is the amount of the monthly payment. 2. High standards of quality for Quail Creek manufactured housing. Mr. Michael Broom, representing Golden West Homes with headquarters in Santa Ana and a new factory in Sacramento that will provide manufactured homes for this project if it is approved, made a slide presentation demonstrating factory techniques and pro- cedures. He reviewed the construction, plumbing system, heating system, electrical system, fire safety, and reduced energy consumption features. He stated that these manufactured homes are constructed of equal materials as the site built homes. 3. Written staff report does not display Quail Creek project to the extent of its comparable merit. Mr. Sieglitz stated he felt the staff report understated the quality design of the Quail Creek project. He stated there is also a statement made in the staff report that "financing for Quail Creek project may be somewhat more difficult or complex to procure". He stated this statement is incorrect. He stated that the prices of the Quail Creek units are so remarkably more affordable than Amador Meadows that more people will be able to quality for financing even though the interest rate might be slightly higher for manufactured homes; the total cost of the housing will be lower. 2. 9/14/82