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Additionally, he stated that he would desire expanded use of the General Plan for developments in the future. Commissioner Roberts stated concurrence with views expressed by Commissioners Kumaran and Sullivan, but stated the Planning Commission's responsibility is to ensure that the Tentative Map conforms with the PUD. Commissioner Roberts concurred with staffs recommendations that the Tentative Map should be approved due to the previous commission's actions. In addition, she expressed concem with the density of development, but stated that the combination of Phases I, II and II of the project are below density. Further, she noted that the applicant has provided vazious amenities. Commissioner Roberts noted her support in approving the Tentative Map. Commissioner Maas stated applicant has shown cooperation in working with staff and that denying the Tentative Map due to interpretation of plan is not fair to applicant. Commissioner Maas noted her concern with the density of the development, but stated there is a need for affordable housing in Pleasanton, and that the project is a good product with the developer being in conformance. Commissioner Dove stated after discussion with City Council members and previous Planning Commissioners, that general consensus based on precedent, is that denial of the Tentative Map at this point in process would be rare. Further, he spoke in support of affordable housing being developed in downtown Pleasanton along a transportation route. Commissioner Dove expressed concern with denying the Tentative Map after the applicant has invested in Phases 1 and 2 of the development and spoke in support for approval of the project, due to previous approval of the PUD. Chairperson Cooper expressed concern with the Stoneridge Specific Plan due to the high density housing and future neighbors concern relating to density. He noted for the record that he would be opposed to the Commission ever approving future projects similar to the Stoneridge Specific Plan. Chairperson Cooper expressed concern with approving the Tentative Map, but stated that due to the legalities of the situation, the recommendations from staff, and the PUD that was granted by the previous Planning Commission, that he will support the vesting of the Tentative Map. However, he reiterated that northeast Pleasanton has its share ofhigh-density housing and expressed his concern with the Planning Commission approving similar projects in the future. Chairperson Cooper stated he will vote in favor of the vesting of the Tentative Map, and requested that the final motion include requiring a sound wall azound the entire parameter of the project. A motion was made by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Maas, that the Tentative Map findings be approved as stated in the attached Planning Commission staff report. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Maas, Roberts, and Chairperson Cooper NOES: Commissioners Kumazan and Sullivan ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None A motion was made by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Maas, that Resolution be adopted approving Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map 7008 subject to the draft conditions of PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 22, 1998 Page 4