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Mr. Swift stated that currently projects that are custom lot subdivisions receive an allocation for the year in which they are expected to complete the public improvements but there is no time limit on when construction on a custom lot must start once the public improvements are in. After that, the Planning Director estimates the number of units actually being built in that custom subdivision. Theretbre. the lots are counted when the public improvements are completed and then counted again when planning estimates that building permits will be taken out for the lots. Mr. Tarver explained the concept of the modified growth management program allows Council to review allocations every six months to determine if units that will not be constructed should be reallocated and thus to insure all approved units are built as soon as possible. Although it seems the custom units are counted twice, one could also argue that those units that are not built in their allocated year are counted again when they are rolled over. Ms. Mohr asked if there was any realistic way of projecting with reasonable certainty the units that will actually have impact on services. If units are double counted. it seems custom homes have the least impact and double counting makes the least sense. Mr. Swift indicated it is really a question of philosophy. The previous system permitted an average of 650 units a year, assuming Council approved a maximum every year. Once the allocation was approved, the units could be built at any time. The new program provides that no more than 650 units (or 750 units including low income units) can be built in any year. Other than the units allocated in 1993 or before, the ordinance does not allow any more than 650/750 to be built in any year. Ms. Mohr stated that if the purpose of the count is to make sure services keep up with the demand, she did not believe double counting had any value other than to artificially decrease the actual amount of building. Mr. Swift indicated the basic rationale for the new program is to prevent a large number of units with past allocations to be built in any one year. The new program offers more control. Mayor Tarver declared the public hearing open. Juanita Haugen, President of the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees, expressed appreciation for Council and staff's assistance with the North Sycamore specific plan. She agreed with the staff report, but requested moving 21 units to 1996 or 1997. That would make it easier to market the property and to get necessary funds for school facilities. Bill McClure, A. F. Evans Company, developer of the Case Avenue project, asked Council to allow roll over of 46 units from this year to next year. 10/18/94 - 13 -