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acquire another affordable unit within the city. The price for this unit would be in the $205,000 range and would be a two bedroom, two bath unit. Michael Aminian, Vineyard Gardens LLC, 865 Clara Lane, Pleasanton -provided details of the proposed project and advised that CC&R's would be drafted by their attorney and forwarded to Sacramento. He had concerns about who would be responsible for the association fees for the affordable unit. Mr. Erickson advised that the purchaser of the unit would be subject to the same fees as purchasers of the other units. Commissioner Harris questioned why the project was reduced from fourteen to ten units. Mr. Aminian advised that the proposed plan was more conducive to the site and also tit better with the surrounding neighborhood. Chairperson Stark opened the meeting for public comment at 7:20 p.m. Howard Neely 44g Amador Court, Pleasanton -advised he had spoken to Planning Department staff regarding this project and the traffic in the area of Vineyard and Vine Streets. He liked the proposed architecture of the project but felt it should include larger patio areas and additional driveway space. Chairperson Stark pointed out that the concerns raised by Mr. Neely did not fall under the jurisdiction of this Commission and their purview dealt only with the affordable housing portion of the project. Commissioner Harris discussed with staff the fact that affordability criteria had been based on the unit being afour-person household. He felt it should have been based on a three-person household because the unit has only two bedrooms. Mr. Erickson indicated that figures had been used based on the expected family size that will live in the unit. Commissioner Harris felt it was important to meet Ordinance requirements when determining the sales price for affordable units. Mr. Erickson concurred and suggested the Commission agree to the concept of the proposed development and allow staffto further refine the affordable unit criteria with the developer. Steven Bocian noted that regardless of household size there are different ways to determine the sales price. A motion was made by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Casey to approve the draft Affordable Housing Agreement for the ten-unit townhouse development proposed by Vineyard Gardens LLC at 3835 Vineyard Avenue and recommend its approval by the City Council. The motion was approved unanimously. 9. MATTERS INITIATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION Commissioner Hodgett questioned whether staff had received many contacts from members of the public or non-profit agencies regarding foreclosure issues. Mr. Erickson Page - 3 -