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and part of the conclusion was that Pleasanton does not have larger apartment units that would serve a family. He explained that this would be a family that is not in a position to purchase a home, but there are a couple of children and the family really needs a three-bedroom unit. He indicated that there is plenty of need for one-bedroom units, and if this project were entirely one-bedroom, it would rent quickly but it would not necessarily serve a need for the community that has been identified in the City's Housing Element. Discussion Points: A: Would the Planning Commission support the exceptions noted above if the project were to move forward as proposed? Commissioner Allen stated that with respect to parking, if the adjacent property owner does support the plan, she is fine with the plan for the carports; however, if the adjacent property owner does not support it, then she would not be fine with it and the Commission would need to go over the parking issue. Commissioner Allen stated that she is fine with the roadway without knowing much about what the traffic impact is and how busy it is. She indicated that on the surface, it seems okay to have a narrower alley. Commissioner Olson indicated that he agreed with Commissioner Allen on both items. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he also agrees with both items. He added that if the property owner to the west would agree, he really does think that the carports would take up the same space as open parking but would certainly enhance the project and make it more desirable, which, in turn, would help or alleviate the concern of the neighbors regarding affordability, what the development is going to look like, and what kind of people are going to be attracted. He added that covered parking does enhance projects so he would like to see that. With respect to the alleyway, Commissioner O'Connor stated that he does not really have a problem with that. He indicated that there is one lighted intersection to get in and out and a main drive in and out, and he is fine with it. Commissioner Ritter stated that he agrees and is fine too. Commissioner Posson stated that he would prefer carports to open parking but that he would want to see agreement by both the adjacent property owner and through Hacienda's approval process. On the primary street design versus the alleyway, Commissioner Posson stated that his preference would be for the primary street design, but if there are some constraints on the development of the property that they can demonstrate as they get on the design, he would be fine with an alleyway. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 17 of 24