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r PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Jeff Woods, 12 Crow Canyon Court, San Ramon, expressed concern with the issue of growth management allocations being continued due to developers not being able to move forward with projects until allocations are made. He requested that the Commission make a determination on the 82 units for recommendation to the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Chairperson Roberts noted that this item will be continued to the January 26, 2000 Commission meeting. b. ~11-03. City of Pleasanton Application to amend the Pleasanton Municipal Code by modifying the process for reviewing second units. The Municipal Code amendment would allow the Zoning Administrator to approve or deny a second unit after an administrative hearing and would create development standards for second units in R-t (Single-Family Residential) and R-M (M8Iti-Family Residential) zoning distrids. Mr. Plucker referenced a staff report dated January 12,2000, and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information and modifications to the draft ordinances. In conclusion, Mr. Plucker noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission adopt a resolution recommending approval of Case RZ-98-03 by the City Council as shown on Exhibit "A.2" and forward the proposed amendment to the City Council for review at a public meeting. r' Discussion ensued relating to whether units are considered as affordable housing, effects on PUD's of lot size being limited, definition of second units, whether the ordinance would be applicable to existing use permits, the number of agricultural districts within the City of Pleasant on, and decreases in rear yard setbacks. Commissioner Kameny noted his desire for second units in the three smaller zoned districts if the lot is sufficient in size not to give a crowded effect. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Christine Steiner, 596 Hamilton Way, spoke in favor of the second proposal and second units being utilized for affordable housing, such as in-law units. She requested that the Commission vote in favor of examining second units on a case-by-case basis and not base approval of second units on the lot size. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued relating to clarification of the entity who will conduct the hearing process, the concern expressed by past and present commission members relating to increased density of second units and the impositions on neighbors. (' Chairperson Robert moved to modify Exhibit "A. 1 "to allow second units on 8500 square foot lots and above, even on R-I-6,500 lots with approval of the Planning Commission and that the terrain ofR-l- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 12,2000 Page 4