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Commissioner Fox commented that the City has a Youth Commission and wished there was a Senior Advisory Commission in the City to better understand the real needs of seniors in the community and to represent and support their needs. Chair Blank stated that he believed it was a bit unfair to hold this project to the East Side Specific Plan and voiced concerns with the timing for the completion of the General Plan. He noted that the gated community issue was the toughest for him as he has steadfastly opposed gated communities because it does not conform to what is in the General Plan. He added, however, that this is the first project he has seen specifically for seniors, and based on the workshop, gated communities are favored by seniors. He indicated that he would like to consider that value for seniors as opposed to the gated issue and believed this is worthy of experiment. With respect to density, he acknowledged the concern regarding Lots 21, 63, and 70 but noted that they most likely will be priced less than others. He indicated that while he respects Commissioner Fox's comments, he felt comfortable with the project. Commissioner Olson stated that Pleasanton has a number of gated communities and believed the demographics argue for them. He added that if it is acceptable to the Fire Marshal, then it is acceptable to him as well. He indicated that he had no issues with the project, believes it is needed in the town, and the location is good. Commissioner Olson moved to make the finding that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and recommend approval of the Negative Declaration, to make the PUD findings for the proposed development as listed in the staff report and recommend approval to the City Council of PUD-74, subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in Exhibit B of the staff report, with the following modifications: (1) Amend Condition No. 18.c. to indicate that the retaining walls shall be installed at the Tentative Map stage; (2) Add a new Condition No. 67.g. stating that the applicant shall work with staff to design the street section to provide sidewalks on both sides of the street, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning Community Development at the Tentative Map approval stage; and (3) Amend Condition No. 69 to state that the applicant shall work with staff to provide storm water treatment design solutions, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Community Development. Commissioner Narum seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 9, 2008 Page 26 of 39