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Mr. Edgar also presented a letter from Mrs. Vesta Fish, 837 Division Street,
<br />Pleasanton, dated January 20, 1973, protesting the granting of relief from any
<br />normal City charges involving construction to any group so applying.
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<br /> Mr. Edgar recommended that the request of Pleasanton Greens for a reduction
<br />in governmental fees be denied; that if the City Council determines that finan-
<br />cial assistance to the project is Justified, a direct subsidy to be paid from
<br />the General Fund reserve be authorized; and that if a direct subsidy is granted,
<br />it be an amount not to exceed the City's proportionate share of the unanticipated
<br />fee increases, or 44% of $87,938.00, or $38,693.00, however, before any subsidy
<br />is authorized, other methods of reducing expenses should be investigated by the
<br />sponsors of the project such as a reduction in the cost of the land, separate
<br />purchase of appliances, furnishings, etc., and the feasibility of a tax exemp-
<br />tion for the project.
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<br /> Mr. Paul Anderson, 4074 Moselle Court, expressed opposition to accepting
<br />Pleasanton Greens application for waiver of fees because it constitutes a signi-
<br />ficant portion of the City budget, it sets a bad precedent, and the Council is
<br />risking public criticism.
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<br /> Mr. William Hogan, 2369 Woodthrush Way, expressed his concern about the lack
<br />of opportunity for housing units in Pleasanton available to low-moderate income
<br />people, stating there was a gap in housing available. He further stated he was
<br />in favor of the principle of this type of housing and that a precedent should be
<br />allowed for a reduction of fees since we are entering a period of regulated rate
<br />of growth and we have an obligation to make sure we make provisions for avail-
<br />ability of housing to all of the economic levels of the community.
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<br /> Mr. R. K. Pearson, 1656 Orchard Way, expressed concern regarding the fact
<br />that in the past three years no low income housing had been provided, that it
<br />was all for high income people. He stated the original General Plan was to pro-
<br />vide for all income people, and urged a re-balance in the community by approving
<br />the fee reduction in order to allow construction of Pleasanton Greens.
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<br /> Rev. Robert Vogt expressed appreciation of the staff reports, and asked to
<br />share additional information and testimony to the City Council from various
<br />members of the Pleasanton Greens Board.
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<br /> Mr. Bill Amis asked for a fee reduction in the Park Dedication Fee, the
<br />Sewer Surcharge Fee, and the Bedroom Tax, stating that all other avenues of
<br />cost reduction had been exhausted. He stated that in supporting the General
<br />Plan, how can you meet this element of housing?
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<br /> Mr. William Alexander, Architect, further discussed his letter of January
<br />22, 1973, to the City Council, regarding fee schedules on the Pleasanton Greens
<br />project.
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<br /> Mr. Hirst stated this project could not be considered a sub-division, and
<br />that the Council must decide whether or not to impose the Park Dedication
<br />Ordinance fees.
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<br /> Mr. Russell Calkins stated that given the relief of fees in the amount of
<br />$71,330.00 would enable the project to go. He expressed the feeling that the
<br />fees in connection with Park Dedication, Sewer Surcharge, and Bedroom Tax
<br />should be forgiven and that it is reasonable, fair and equitable to do this.
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<br /> Mr. Jerry Hammon, Lustrar Company, Consultant for Pleasanton Greens, stated
<br />that with the building moratorium the City faces a dilemma in housing, and the
<br />opportunity of allowing this project would alleviate the total comprehensive
<br />housing element and meet a crucial need in the community.
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<br /> Mr. Ken Levy, Attorney for the project, stated the statutory maximums on
<br />rentals in this project were as follows:
<br /> 3 bedrooms - $182.81
<br /> 2 bedrooms - $160.31
<br /> 1 bedroom - $137.81
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<br /> 2. 1/22/73
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