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He continued that there is a general indication that because the types of units would be lower child-generating units, there may be some merit to looking at redistricting and applying the gift funds generated from the Hacienda housing to improve other school facilities such as the Neal Elementary School. He added that the School District should be giving some direction of what it hopes to see in Hacienda as a determination is made regarding what the Hacienda project sites would be. Commissioner O’Connor inquired what, besides property values and residential versus office and business park, is the driving force behind the need for 800-900 units, as opposed to 300 units, to make the project work. Mr. Paxson replied that while rezoning particular sites for residential use is the upper focus of the Specific Plan, it forms only a part of the Plan; the Specific Plan, as a whole, is designed to look at the relationship among jobs, housing, transportation, and the different functional uses within the Park to make them operate better. He indicated that the Plan includes the full component of pedestrian amenities, improving way-finding between projects, transportation upgrades, public improvements and other things that impact the existing sites regardless of whether or not they are the specific focus of changed uses within the Plan. He added that 300 units would comprise only one project and would not require a Specific Plan process. He stated that Hacienda is looking at how to change how the Park operates over time, which requires a critical mass, and all the elements together necessitate a larger project. In response to Commissioner Narum’s inquiry regarding whether the CarrAmerica expansion project is part of the Plan, Mr. Paxson said yes. Randall Kelly, 2672 Randall Way in Hayward, stated that he owned six acres south of the Castlewood Country Club and north of the Verona Bridge. He noted that his property is in Alameda County adjacent to Pleasanton and is zoned Agriculture. He stated that it would not be cost-effective to build only one house on his property and that building two or three homes or even an assisted living facility would be more innovative. He asked Ms. Stern what properties in the area were being considered for land use designation changes. Referring to the proposed Land Use Map, Ms. Stern pointed to the parcels that were being proposed for re-designation. She noted that Mr. Randall’s property was outside the urban growth boundary (UGB) and the City limits. She explained that the City does not have residential development outside the UGB and that there are no adjustments contemplated for the UGB at this time. Ms. Stern also informed Mr. Kelly that the Agriculture designation allows for only one residential unit. In response to Chairperson Fox’s inquiry regarding whether the property is within the East County UGB or outside the County’s UGB, Ms. Stern replied that it was outside the County’s UGB. Chairperson Fox inquired what would need to be done if Mr. Kelly wanted to have more than one house on his property. Ms. Stern replied that the City’s UGB and General Plan as well as the County’s UGB would need to be adjusted. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 25, 2007 Page 12 of 35