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John Smith, 6248 Amber Lane, expressed concern with new development impacting Pleasanton schools, _ the lack of parks and schools being a disservice to the community, safety issues relating to excessive traffic at schools, and no school buses being provided to Pleasanton residents. Jack Keane, 417 Sycamore road, expressed support for the original PUD application due to its consistency with the North Sycamore Specific Plan. He expressed his appreciation to the developer for addressing the neighbor's concerns and commented that the applicant's development in Alamo included second units which are aesthetically pleasing. Further, he requested that the Commission approve the application for the Tentative Map. Scott Wade, 5808 San Juan Way, initiated discussion relating to building of the secondary detached homes being approved by the Commission. He commended the developers for their cooperation in addressing the neighbor's concerns and expressed concern with drainage issues. Bud Bazlow, 6723 Alisal Street, felt that the project is fine and sought clarification that the lot sizes and setbacks would remain the same for homes facing Sycamore. Further, he expressed concern with the custom lots allowing secondary detached units due to the impacts on the rural aspects of the area. Michael Harlan addressed issues relating to setbacks on the connector road and stated that during negotiations for the right-of--way the applicant became aware that some of the long-term property owners would appreciate relief on the 75-foot setback. Further, he stated that as part of the developer's disclosure statement, potential buyers would be informed of overcrowding in Pleasanton schools. He stated that drainage issues aze being addressed through redesign. Discussion ensued relating to properties requiring relief of 75-foot setbacks, disclosure of school overcrowding to potential home buyers, and final determination of placement of secondary detached units on lots. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Maas stated that the land use is acceptable and the drainage issues aze being addressed. Further, due to favorable public comments, conrespondence, and the applicant addressing the neighbors' concerns, she would vote in support of approving application. Chairperson Kumazan commended the developer for cooperating and addressing the neighbors' concerns. Further, he stated that due to the City Council's decision and the homeowners' testimony and correspondence, the required setback needed to be relaxed in order to accommodate the right of way. Further, he stated that the project is consistent with the General Plan. He expressed concern with the overcrowding of schools and stated that the Commission needed to be cognizant of that in the future. He noted the City Council's decision that the density of the project is suitable and the project will address affordable housing issues. He concluded by stating he would vote in support of approving the application. Commissioner Roberts stated that the conditions of the PUD and Tentative Map have been met. She _ noted many compromises were made by all parties and that the setbacks along Sycamore Road would PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 November 10, 1998