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senior housing development for use with prospective developers of future senior housing projects. In response to Council questions, staff indicated that whenever a developer indicates the intent to build a senior project, staff would intend to apply these guidelines as appropriate for the project size. City Council discussion ensued regarding the need to not reduce the chances for developers to continue to provide additional affordable housing for seniors. A concern of providing affordable units to seniors aged 55 and over was also expressed, noting that previously it's been set at age 62. Concerns regarding cupboard space and transportation services being outlined were also expressed as it relates to limiting future development. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: It was m/s by McGovernlBrozosky to approve the guidelines as recommended and with the age limit set at 62 rather than 55, with projects being reviewed on a case by case basis. Motion carried unanimously by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Brozosky, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman None None 6b. Public Hearing: PGPA-11/PUD-58, Charles Austin and Scott Austin, consideration of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on a 30 acre hillside property located at 3459 Old Foothill Road from Rural Density Residential (1 du/5 ac) to Low Density Residential (<2 du/ac) on eight acres, with a maximum density of eight dwelling units and Open Space land uses on the remaining 22 acres; rezoning the property from Agriculture to Planned Unit Development - Low Density ResidentiaVOpen Space; Planned Unit Development approval to subdivide the property into eight custom home sites and designate the remaining 22 acres for permanent open space (SR 06:242) Community Development Director Iserson provided a detailed overview of the application indicating that the proposal will create a development consisting of eight custom homes on large lots surrounded by 22 acres of permanent open space area, with the open space area transferred to City ownership as permanent open space. He added the proposed project is designed in a manner that is sensitive and compatible with the site and nearby developments. Large, unobstructed view sheds of the Pleasanton Ridge are preserved and, by maintaining the present cattle grazing taking place on the site, will preserve the site's history as part of the former Meadowlark Dairy. The proposed project implements the applicable policies and standards of the Pleasanton General Plan pertaining to the hillside development and the West Foothill Road Corridor Overlay District. The proposal includes comprehensive building and landscape design guidelines, and it will implement the City's Green Building Ordinance for residential structures. Staff recommends Council approval subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. City Council Minutes 4 October 17, 2006