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what everybody needs to see is what it would look like from the back because that is a <br /> lot of roof and it will just look like one big solid, dark brown slope. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> Chair Olson explained that, with respect to the concern mentioned that there was not <br /> going to be any development on this parcel and now there is a project planned, the City <br /> is under pressure from regional housing organizations and from Sacramento to provide <br /> more housing in Pleasanton. He pointed out that, as everyone may be aware, there <br /> was a lawsuit, and the City lost the lawsuit; and that is why staff has spent over a year <br /> looking around the City for property that could be rezoned to permit housing. He noted <br /> that there is considerable pressure from outside the City, and that is why this is <br /> occurring. <br /> The Commission then proceeded to consider the Work Session Discussion Points. <br /> 1. Is the new location of the pool and other amenities, and access from West Las <br /> Positas Boulevard acceptable? <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that where the pool is located is what the Commission <br /> was asking for and that he is satisfied with that. With respect to the access from West <br /> Las Positas Boulevard, he inquired if the gate only opens out and is restricted from <br /> outside coming in. <br /> Chair Olson noted that that is the way he reads it. <br /> Ms. Soo replied that it is just for residents to pass. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that he is satisfied with that. <br /> Commissioner Posson stated that he is as well. <br /> Chair Olson stated that they are all in agreement and are fine with that <br /> 2. Is the revised proposal for massing at the rear of the site with two-and <br /> three-story building combinations acceptable? <br /> Chair Olson stated that he thin.ks it is a good thing that the Arroyo side has two stories; <br /> however, based on the number of units needed here, it will have to be a three-story <br /> building in front on West Las Positas Boulevard. He indicated that he finds that <br /> combination acceptable. He noted that at the prior Work Session, the Commission <br /> asked about the distance from the southern edge of the building out to the edge of the <br /> Arroyo and it turns out that it is at least as long as or maybe a bit longer than the current <br /> building. He asked staff if he is correct in assuming that has not changed in this revised <br /> plan. <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 22, 2014 Page 9 of 16 <br />