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by traffic, and provide a noise buffer from trains. She stated that she thinks in many years, the area will be a sea of houses without trees, and indicated that she would appreciate anything the Commission could do in this regard. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Blank stated that at the last workshop, there was a lengthy discussion about the Pleasanton Heritage Association (PHA). He inquired if staff made a determination as to whether the Association needed to be involved. Mr. Otto replied that the plans were routed to the Association, and its representatives had provided a comment letter which was attached to the report. Commissioner Blank referred to Condition No. 8, stating that there was a lot of discussion about the language used on deeds and disclosures being provided. He suggested that the phrase “in plain language” be added so the disclosures are easily understood. Commissioner Blank added that also of concern in Condition No. 8 is that there is a lot of discussion about noise. He indicated that he understands the City is not going to try and mitigate the train whistle noise, which is not stated in the conditions. He stated that he believes that, having lived near a train track for many years, it is one thing to hear the train going by but quite a different thing when the whistle blows. He suggested that language be added to address the Union Pacific Railroad and possible noise including whistles and vibration impacts of the railroad. Mr. Otto indicated that the condition could be modified to add the verbiage “in plain language” and to address the possible impacts of whistles and vibration. Commissioner Pearce requested confirmation that there are 20 trees, including 12 heritage trees, which are proposed for removal, that the trees intended to be preserved are the two along in the Union Pacific Railroad corridor, that the project is not subject to the inclusionary housing ordinance because it has less than 15 units, and that, therefore, in-lieu fees will not be paid. Mr. Otto stated that Commissioner Pearce’s tree figures were correct and added that if the project were at 15 units or more, the developer would be required to provide at least 20 percent of the units at the affordable level. Chair Olson commented that as far as marketability, he could see healthy seniors who can climb stairs and walk to the Downtown, as well as a young family, wanting to purchase the homes. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 15, 2010 Page 15 of 23