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257 elevation rendering, showing a view of the proposed project from Valley Avenue. Mr. Mogensen then presented a slide presentation showing projects completed in various areas as to design, landscape, recreation and sw~mm. ing pool areas, and exterior trim. Mr. Brian Selmi, Civil Engineer, stated there is good access off Valley Avenue to this proposed project, that grading on-site would be minimal, and that utilities are adequate to serve the project. Mr. Duncan Matteson, 2312 Warnerange, Menlo Park, a partner in the project, stated he had been working for two years to bring this project before City Council for consideration; that he was anxious to discuss the concerns of the community and to be responsive to those concerns so that everyone will be happy. He stated that four condominiums have been eliminated from the project in order to allow the in- creased setback of 25 ft.-35 ft., and that traffic circulation and buffer zones have been improved. He advised that Alameda Street will not be a through street, that color schemes will be used to blend in with the surrounding area, there will be large trees and adequate landscaping, construction of a walkway to the existing park path, new rear fence between condominium units and existing single-family residences, large meeting room provided, outside barbeque areas, walkway large enough to accommo- date handicapped, contribution of money to construct a par cours in the adjacent park, and density reduced to 18.2 units per acre. Mr. Matteson cited a newspaper article stating there would not be any rental apartments built for several years because apartments do not make money. He advised these"proposed apartments would rent for approximately half the price of a monthly payment to purchase this same type of housing, besides a $30,000 down payment that would be necessary for purchase. Mrs. Lynn Doyle stated that she and her husband had artended several meetings regarding this project. She advised their major concern was the setback, but that concern has been met with the 25 ft.-35 ft. setbacks as now proposed. She stated that if density and traffic can be resolved in the minds of the Council that she and her husband can support this development. She stated she felt it is especially good for senior citizens, who need this type of housing. She added that Mr. Orloff has the right to develop his property, and she supports the project if all the other concerns are reasonably resolved. Mr. Martin Inderbitzen, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated the Chamber recognizes the great need for rental housing in Pleasanton and would encourage this type of development. He stated that personally speaking as a Pleasanton resident and businessman, he supports the project because there is also a need for housing for young people who want to live in this City. Mr. Percival Scales, partner of Essenar Investment, developer of Safeway Shopping Center, stated that with regard to the traffic flow situation, he is opposed to a worm traffic diverter between the Amador Shopping Center and the Mission Plaza Center. He stated he did not feel this is necessary and requested that Council not include this issue in the decision of the proposed project. Mr. Bruce Morrison, 4856 Wingate Drive, stated he has lived in Pleasanton since 1967, and he is tired of so much opposition to development of desirable projects in the City to house people. He stated this project is a good project, is in a logical location, has a good buffer area, is viable and reasonable and done in good taste, and that he supports it. Mr. Don Kallenberg, 2431 Crestline Road, representing Safeway Stores, requested that the issue of the worm diverter be separated from the Orloff project. He stated that statistics reveal that traffic exiting the Amador Shopping Center is not as 5. 2/9/82