PC 032200 - Laserfiche WebLink

FAR is 37-1/2%. With regard to the affordable units, he noted that they feel comfortable with the size of the affordable units, as well as the room dimensions and designs. He commented that it is a very well accepted size home. Commissioner Axkin commented that he feels that homes should be more offset from each other. Mr. Champion noted that there is quite a bit of difference in the homes themselves and that porches on some models provide an offset. He stated that the placement of the homes is tied to the setback requirements, and if the homes were to be pushed back the size of the homes would need to be smaller. Mr. Plucker advised that the sidewalks provide variations comparable to what is seen in older parts of Pleasanton. He noted that to move some of the homes up on the lots would require a PUD modification. Chairperson Roberts advised that she spoke with Mr. Champion yesterday at the project site. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Champion advised that they estimate the maintenance fee to be between $75 to $100 per month. He noted that the Homeowners' Association is responsible for maintaining the linear park and the landscaping along Rose Avenue. He noted that this fee is for the landscape maintenance and the overhead costs for the Association. Discussion ensued regarding the reduction in fee for the affordable units and concerns about the other homeowners' knowing that the affordable unit owners are paying a reduced fee. Commissioner Ma~q stated that she doesn't like the from door location shown on Plan 6 and that it would improve the design to add a porch to this plan. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he does not like the location of the den/bedroom 3 in the front of the home. Commissioner Arkin commented that he doesn't like the location of the kitchen in Plan 7 and would prefer to see it in the back of the home to allow for a view of the back yard. Chairperson Roberts stated that she believes kitchens located in the front of a few homes on a street provides the opportunity for people to see what is going on along the street and provides for a safer street environment. Mrs. Bea Nolan, property owner, stated that she and her husband purchased this property 40 years ago. She advised that the property could be developed with 72 homes, but they have reduced the plan to 36 homes, including five affordable units. She stated that she believes this is a beautiful development that will complement the City. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED A motion was made by Commissioner Maas to make the tentative tract map findings as listed in the staff report, approve the tentative t~act map subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B," with a modification that Plan 6 shall have more detail on the from of the home, including moving the front door and adding a porch element, and investigating moving the den/bedroom 3 to the rear of the home and moving the kitchen to the front of the home where the den/bedroom 3 was located. Chairperson Roberts seconded the motion. Commissioner Sullivan advised that he was absent when the PUD was reviewed. He commented on the Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council to study the entire Rose PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 22, 2000 Page 4