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intent is to allow the immediate neighbors to have input as to how those lots will be placed. Various locations have been discussed for the affordable units. The neighbors strongly desire single story units with adequate setbacks along their rear fences. That will be the case no matter what is put there. The details of how the lots will be plotted will be worked out at the tentative map stage. Staff did not try to scatter them throughout the project, because the direction from the Planning Commission and Council with respect to this area was to try and stay as close to 10,000 square foot lots as possible towards the western end of this area, which is why the larger lots were put there. Mayor Tarver had difficulty with the lot configuration coming back at the tentative map stage, the number of units and some of the other issues that are part of this application. Is it possible to require this to go to the Housing Commission for review as to the cost of the units and the plan as well as to the Planning Commission? Ms. Michelotti also wondered about a duet product, but that was answered by the concems expressed by the neighbors adjacent to the project. She felt that could still be considered because there are attractive single story duets. She referred to the fencing on Rose Avenue and expressed her desire that there be some kind of wrap around yard landscaping, so the fence is not just a long tunnel-like fence. Perhaps the sideyard fencing could be shorter. She preferred fencing of five feet solid and one foot in lattice. Beatrice Nolan, 1027 Rose Avenue, indicated she has accepted changes to the PUD in order to go forward with this project. She has enjoyed working with Councilmembers and staff. She is surprised at the letter from the Fair Board protesting her project. She believed they have been a good neighbor with all the previous Fair Boards over the years. She said this has been a learning experience and she admired the patience of the Council. Because of Council and its committees, Pleasanton is a wonderful city to live in with great police and fire departments. She understands the tough job Council has and she extended her appreciation and thanks to the Council. She felt her project would be a compliment to the City. Mary Nolan, 2046 Mill Road, Novato, indicated her parents are people of integrity who have lived here for forty years. She and her brothers and sisters grew up in Pleasanton and they love how the City has grown. Her parents have waited a long time to do this. It is possible to build 72 units, but they realize that is not a benefit to anyone. She felt the teamwork between her parents and SummerHill Homes, who is an excellent in-fill builder, has been a great combination. She encouraged Council to approve this project. There being no further speakers, the public heating was closed. Ms. Ayala inquired about the Rose Avenue extension. She drove out to the Trumark project and felt the road should have been extended before that project was built. She also inquired about the letter that had been sent by the Fair Board. She was concerned that adding additional houses in the area would preclude extension of the road. Pleasanton City Council 16 10/26/99 Minutes