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and allows fresh, cool air in through the windows to cool the house. Ponderosa proposed to offer <br />this as an option to homebuyers rather than a standard feature. The Planning Commission split <br />two/two on whether to require Ponderosa to offer it as standard. Staff believes that it is <br />acceptable to offer the fans as an option. If the homeowners know the benefits of the fan <br />compared to the cost, it is believed they will want to include it. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala commented that the Greenbriar application also mentioned the "Night Breeze" <br />fan and indicated this is a fairly new product in the United States. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swirl said the Planning Commission voted to have the fan as an option on that <br />project. He acknowledged this product is new to Pleasanton. <br /> <br />Mr. Campbell asked if there had been some resolution regarding access to the Iron Trail. <br /> <br />Mr. Swirl said staff and Ponderosa have agreed to disagree. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico was concerned that this project would take away affordable housing capacity <br />in the future from other potential projects. He asked if Council could increase the number of <br />affordable units to be allocated in 2003 and leave affordable units available in future years. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swirl said according to the ordinance, Council could do that at the September review. <br />During the year, it is assumed Council would follow the allocations set in September. When <br />Council reviews Growth Management in September it could increase the affordable housing <br />allocation by 200 units in 2003 and Ponderosa would then use those units rather than borrowing <br />from 2004-2006. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico wanted to make certain there was flexibility and no barriers to future <br />affordable housing issues. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swirl indicated staff wanted to provide a growth management allocation that would <br />work for this project and allow the Council to review the rest of the program at its <br />comprehensive evaluation. <br /> <br /> Mark Sweeney, representing Ponderosa Homes, related all the meetings and hearings that <br />had been held to arrive at the proposal being presented to Council. He complimented staff and <br />the citizens who participated in this process. He noted this project provides an unprecedented <br />amoum of affordable housing from a private development. He briefly reviewed the major <br />aspects of the projects. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala asked about the financial feasibility of the state mandates for affordable <br />housing. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sweeney indicated the for-sale housing subsidizes the affordable senior housing. <br />The cost of infrastructure for the affordable housing is being absorbed by the for-sale units. The <br />affordable tmits will sell for less than it cost to build them. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 10 08/20/02 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />