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PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Douglas Krah, 3825 Hopyard Road, Standard Pacific of Northern California, addressed the Commission and stated that the density of the project is in conformance with the General Plan and Specific Plan. Mr. Krah noted that a 2.3 acre lineaz pazk, two private parks and a public park are part of the amenities. Mr. Krah continued by stating that open fencing along Stoneridge Drive was directed by staff and stated he would be agreeable to substituting the wrought-iron fencing for sound wall in the project. He concluded by requesting that the Commission vote in favor of Vesting the Tentative Map findings in conformance with the PUD that was approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kumazan expressed concern relating to the July 8, 1998 Commission meeting due to a motion being on the floor to deny application and the motion not being completed, due to the continuance being granted. Further, he expressed disapproval with the applicant not making any substantial changes to the Tentative Map after being granted atwo-week continuance. Commissioner Kumazan informed the Commission that he will be voting against the vesting of the Tentative Map. Mr. Kumazan substantiated his position by stating that to approve the Tentative Map, Finding Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, on pages 6 and 7, must be met. He stated that low and medium density in Phases 1 and 2 of the project, cannot, in his opinion, compensate for the high density in Phase 3. In - addition, he stated his reluctance to compound the oversight of an earlier commission, and that due to the conditions in the General Plan and/or the Specific Plan not being met, the Tentative Map should not be approved. Commissioner Kumaran continued by listing additional reasons for the Tentative Map not being approved including the excessive trips generated from ahigh-density development and impacts on a heavily traveled and narrow road, the proposed FAR generating housing that is too close together to foster adequate public health and safety, inadequate pazking space for residents and guests, and the northeast location of Pleasanton already containing a number of medium-to-high density developments. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern relating to a motion and a second being on the floor at the last meeting and then a continuance being granted to applicant. Further, he noted there were no substantial changes in the Tentative Map. Commissioner Sullivan stated his primary concerns with the Specific Plan related to noise in the development, excessive and cut-through traffic on Stoneridge Drive, and the density of development. In addition, he noted that even though sound walls are unattractive, noise impacts on developments near major thoroughfare aze substantial, and setbacks are not adequate. He indicated his desire for a sound wall and buffer to decrease noise for residents, as referenced in the Specific Plan. Commissioner Sullivan spoke in support ofhigh-density projects being developed in downtown areas of Pleasanton where there is access to public transportation. Commissioner Sullivan concluded by noting that the city entries are not aesthetically pleasing, and stated he will vote to deny the application. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 22, 1998 Page 3