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<br />Ms. McGovern referred to the housing cap and how many units are left. She <br />believed it was 1,683 units. <br />Mr. Iserson clarified there were an additional 871 units that do not represent any <br />existing plus approved development, but are currently designated on the existing <br />General Plan as residential. <br />Ms. McGovem felt that what Hacienda was proposing is almost all of the <br />remaining units. <br />Mr. Haskell said the word "proposing" was premature. The consultants' <br />assignment was to see what was the optimal transit-oriented development community. <br />The 1,600 units would be ideal for the goals, but that is not the proposal at this stage. <br />That number will definitely change as further review occurs. <br />Ms. McGovem asked what was the current level of service for the intersection at <br />Owens and Gibraltar at the peak hour? <br />Mr. Iserson did not know at the moment. He said Owens and Hopyard is a <br />problem intersection at this time, LOS D and projected to go to LOS E. <br />Ms. McGovern asked if the projection of LOS E included the 1.8 million additional <br />square feet of office space? <br />Mr. Iserson said yes. <br />Ms. McGovern asked what the zoning was on the subject 55 acres? <br />Mr. Iserson said it was zoned business park, which is a broad designation that <br />allows for a variety of office, research and development, and commercial uses. The 55 <br />acres could include commercial uses. The reason a general plan amendment would be <br />necessary would be to introduce the residential component. <br />Ms. McGovern asked if the construction in Dublin near the BART station was <br />transit-oriented development? <br />Mr. Iserson said they were more transit-adjacent as opposed to transit- <br />supportive, in that the connections and linkages do not qualify as a strict TOD. <br />Mr. Haskell concurred with Mr. Iserson. <br />Ms. Greenberg said throughout the Bay Area and the country there are examples <br />of density without urban amenity. That is a regrettable combination. If the community <br />welcomes density, it should be in such a way to attain amenities that people will enjoy <br />and increase the value of the area. It is not just about quantity by any means. It should <br />stimulate and support activities that people want and will enjoy. <br />Joint Workshop <br />City Council/Planning Commission 6 10/25/05 <br />