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^. Mr. Ted Bogardus - 4491 Sandalwood Drive Stated that he understood multiples to be is violation of the master plan, and that he opposed the multiple. Mr. Castro answered that this development is not in violation; that the sole purpose of the P.U.D. district is to allow flexibility of concept and design. Mr. Keith Wheeler - 4599 Lakewood Street This gentleman asked for clarificatioa of the master plan. He too feels that the multiple development is a violation of the master plan. Secretary Castro again stated that the only reason the P.U.D. is allowed is to give the developer a certain amouat of variation in a concept, but that this can be changed. Commissioner Antonini explained that if the applicant had come in under the R.O.D. (Residential Overlaq District) he would, for multiples, have to apply for a special zoning, but would not have to do this under the P.U.D. (Planned Unit District). Mr. Fairfield noted that perhaps Mr. Wheeler looked at the picture of the General Plan but did not read the text. Mr. Victor Bailey felt that the City is gaining a park which is not on the General Plan, and that the park is larger than it needs to be, so ha feels that there is an advantage.- Mr. Bogardus stated that speaking as a homeowner, the General Plan may allow multiples but when the developers on either aide have only R-1 homes, it does not work out too well all around. Mr. Fred Falender replied that if the multiples are deleted, then the homeowners will receive a full view of the frenway. In addition, the multiples will be buffered from all aides. Co®iasioner Antonini stated that other developers had the option to use multiples also, but chose not to. Chairman Plato stated that the developer cannot get 4.7 units to the acre after the streets go in, but under the P.U.D., they can do this and also provide more park area. The school situation was also discussed, but not having received any advicea from the Murray School District, Mr. Castro was not able to discuss this matter in too much detail. However, Chairman Plato observed that more children will be generated from the single-family dwellings than would be realized from the apartment unite. Mr. Bob Grasamver - 7222 Tuliwood Circle Feely that multiples will generate more children in comparison. He bases this feeling on Mr. Fairfield's statement regarding the 120 unite of multiple planned. Mr. Keith Wheeler realized that the Commission had no control over the School District, but that they as citizens did. He feels that the Commissioners should sot state they do not have control but, as citizens, get the School District to do something about this situation. Chairman Plato replied that they cannot get the complete cooperation of the school district, that the district's population figures and aeaess- menta are always behind as they cannot base accurate figures unless the population increases. Only then can they appropriate for a new school to accos®odate the increased number of children. The Murray School District has already selected the sites they will need on Foothill with the exception of one. They had one over in the Poothill Farms area but gave that up because of inability to purchase the land. Upon motion of Commissioner Carrigan, seconded by Co®issioner Arnold, and carried, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Gibbs inquired about Alameda County's request for support of their State Interchange area and the Scenic Master Plan for Highways program. Mr. Castro felt that a realistic attitude should be taken on these matters, that it was not in effect ae yet. Also, he had contacted Mr. Fraley, Planning Director of Alameda County Planning Commission, and was advised that it was up to the individual cities to apply this matter. Commissioner Antonini feels this has no bearing at all on the concept before them. Commissioner Gibbs stated that he liked many of the things proposed in the development, however, he feels the density is too high and does not like the multiple. But, - 9 -