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Discussion ensued relating to the gravel area on site plan. Jim Herd, 9904 Longview Lane, noted he has been a Pleasanton resident for 20 years and he commented on the sensitivity of this area. He noted he has reviewed the staff report and noted that the easements were not shown on the site plan. He noted that one of the easements is a private access driveway and the other is for emergency vehicles. He expressed concern with impacts on views and suggested there be a visual analysis of the grading. He further expressed concern with the location oftbe mailboxes. He requested no fences be utilized in the area, that the natural beauty of the area be reserved, there be preservation of views from other lots, and that setbacks should be consistent with the adjacent setbacks of neighbors. He requested that the homeowners be allowed to view the plans, that the grading plan should be complete and should show the impacts on surrounding areas, that the easements should be identified, and the CC & R's should be complied with. He encouraged the Commission, staffand the neighbors to view the sensitivity of this area and he noted a visual analysis should be performed from the southwest quadrant oftbe City, the downtown area, and the south end of town. Phil Edhom, 9921 Longview Lane, encouraged the Commission to rectify issues relating to safety. He noted this open lot is utilized by young people during the evening who are drinking and smoking and he noted this is a safety concern. He noted his desire for a home to be built on the lot. He stated that issues relating to the ruralness of the area need to be examined in relation to the size of the court and installing a gate that is not recessed. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny noted that the visual analysis needs to be conducted from different areas including Bemal Avenue and Sunol Boulevard. He noted that stucco would be acceptable on the home; however, he noted that the Commission has been requested to make a preliminary determination. He requested that story poles be installed in the area Chairperson Roberts commented on the use of windows in the design and requested that the reflectiveness oftbe windows be reconsidered. Commissioner Sullivan requested that the visual analysis include a view from the Greenbriar subdivision and from Bemal, just west of Interstate 680. He further commented that the West Foothill Road Overlay District Design guidelines encompass this area. Commissioner Maas and Chairperson Roberts concurred with Commissioner Sullivan's statement that the West Foothill Road Overlay District guidelines encompass this area. Chairperson Roberts noted these guidelines should be expanded to the West Pleasanton Overlay District guidelines. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the West Foothill Road Overlay District guidelines should be applied to this house. Commissioner Maas noted that the spirit of the guidelines should be applied to this house. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 12, 2000 Page 7