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<br />the density on this site. If the Commission wants to pursue this, staff would recommend <br />that the Commission make a recommendation to the Planning Commission that they <br />consider this as part of their review process. Mr. Bocian noted that there had been some <br />previous development concepts showing significantly more units on the site. However, <br />none ofthose concepts were showed to the neighborhood or analyzed by Planning staff. <br /> <br />Chairperson Stark stated that his main concern is to have a mechanism to ensure <br />continued affordability, He would like specific language regarding enforcement of <br />restrictions, specifically language that describes in detail the documents that will be <br />recorded, Additionally, the phrase "commercially reasonable efforts" in section 2A <br />needs explanation. Within that paragraph it makes mention of the obligations regarding <br />the marketing of the "affordable by design" units will not extend beyond 30 days from <br />commencement of sales. Mr. Stark would like an explanation if that means the developer <br />is seeking a closed escrow within 30 days. <br /> <br />Steven Bocian explained the context of the Affordable Housing Agreement. The way the <br />process works is that an Affordable Housing Agreement is adopted as part of the <br />approval of the process which sets forth the basic affordability requirements (meaning <br />number of units, sales price, rent levels, etc,) of a particular development. Mr. Bocian <br />stated that section IF indicates that the units will be marketed and sold consistent with <br />the Pleasanton's Homeowners Assistance Program and that includes homebuyer <br />requirements, use of the City's preference system, a lottery and deed restrictions recorded <br />against the property. Mr. Bocian indicated that the City has a resale restriction document <br />which lays out specifically who is eligible to purchase the home. It spells out specifically <br />that the homes are resale restricted for perpetuity, how a home is sold, etc. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stark would like those documents attached to the agreements. He also <br />opened for discussion the sales price change. He noted that IA states, "the sales price <br />will be finalized at the time the developer ends construction on the project." Mr. Stark <br />asked if the price could change. Mr. Bocian indicated that it could change by the <br />percentage adjustment in the Area Median Income. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hodgett has concern that the interest rate might go up by the time these <br />units are available for market. Steven Bocian commented that staff used a conservative <br />rate of 8% in the formula which should accommodate any fluctuations. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones asked if this project's terms were similar to Nolan Farm. Steven <br />Bocian indicated that it is very similar except it is more conservative with the indicators <br />that are being used. <br /> <br />Commissioner Whisnand confirmed the project affordability would apply in perpetuity. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Harris stated a concern with the project density. <br /> <br />Page - 5 - <br />