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Councilmember Thorne asked the applicant to share their impressions on Condition 93, the current adequacy of a seven year old market analysis, and the proposed trail connections. Pam Hardy, Ponderosa Homes, outlined the site's planning process and design which will complete the final phase of the Ironwood Community Master Plan. She explained that in 2007, the Pleasanton School District terminated its option agreement to purchase the land and Ponderosa began plans for this phase of the project. Based on public input as well as Ponderosa's own market analysis, they believe there to be a strong demand for detached, single-story, for-sale homes for ages 55 and over that are located in a secure environment and specifically, within Pleasanton. Ms. Hardy noted that the senior housing project presents 97% less traffic in the a.m. peak hours and 47% less in the p.m. peak hours than the alternatively approved school use. When the PUD was approved in 2002, Ponderosa was required to provide traffic mitigations based on the most intensive land use and as a result, has essentially over-mitigated for this proposed development. All study intersections will operate at service level D with the exception of Valley Road at Santa Rita Road which has operated at level E for some time and would continue to do so with or without this project. Mayor Hosterman questioned whether the applicant was comfortable with the condition requiring that heavy truck traffic enter through the rear of the site rather than the intersection of Valley Road and Santa Rita Road. Ms. Hardy said she has not had a chance to review the condition but is sure they could live with it. She noted that they worked hard with their suppliers to restrict the haul route during the construction of the Ironwood development and could do the same here. She stressed that this sort of construction process really only involves periodic deliveries of large items rather than long-term and continuous streams of heavy trucks. She also said that they could agree to the inside trail connection and if Council believes it is important to the community, will work with staff on the construction of a trail along the Mohr Avenue right-of-way. Ms. Hardy addressed several of Councilmember McGovern's concerns. She noted that the developer employed the same acoustical engineer who prepared the City's Noise Element Acoustical Analysis; the report's suggested decibel readings fall within acceptable limits for suburban environments; and that interior noise mitigation measures result in a sound rating that is more conservative than most other cities. Ms. Hardy confirmed Councilmember McGovern's grasp of the scope of services and infrastructure that HOA fees will maintain; she could not confirm what those dues would be at this time but estimated that maintenance of the development's common areas and front yard would run approximately $150-200 per household per month. Ms. Hardy clarified the references to R1-6500 as pertaining to land use rather than development standards. The PUD, as contained in the staff report, establishes those development standards with respect to FAR, setbacks, and height. Architect Bill Hezmalhalch, William Hezmalhalch & Associates, reviewed the site's architectural style and floor plans designed to appeal to a mature, sophisticated, upscale, and demanding buyer. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 19 February 17, 2009