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Jack Chestnut, applicant, commented on the history of the house and the proposed additions to the house. He noted that the same character is being retained for the addition as is present on the original house, and that the house blends with the character of the rest of the neighborhood. In addition, he commented on his desire to restore the barn and provided an overview of the restoration process for the barn. Discussion ensued relating to the status of the open space parcel adjacent to property. Commissioner Maas advised that she visited the property. Deborah Redondi, 4140 Stanley Boulevard, noted she is not opposed to the renovation of the house; however, she expressed concern with the property receiving two addresses, the number of people who can occupy the residence, and the proximity of the residence to the property line. She noted that if these issues are resolved to the Commissions' and neighbors' satisfaction, then it is appropriate to the approve application at the present time. Further, she noted her desire for the barn to be saved and noted that if other hearings are scheduled for the application that they be scheduled concurrently. Patrick Knapp, 4120 Stanley Boulevard, noted his concurrence with Ms. Redondi's statement of resolving issues relating to the application. He expressed concern with the planning process and noted there was a request for a comprehensive plan to avoid another hearing. He noted that concessions were made by the neighbors and requested that there be one plan and one approval for the secondary unit plan. He requested that the Commission take a five-minute recess to allow the neighbors and the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. There was discussion by the Commission whether to grant Mr. Knapp's request. Chairperson Kumaran noted that Item No. 6a will be continued after Item No. 6b. Chairperson Kumaran acknowledged Geoff Cooper, former Planning Commissioner, and expressed appreciation for the diligence and knowledge that Commissioner Cooper demonstrated when serving on the Planning Commission. b. PUD-98-16~ City of Pleasanton Application for Planned Unit Development development plan approval for a municipal golf course, club house, and a maximum of 34 new home sites plus three existing residences of 338 acres of land located generally southeast of the Happy Valley/Alisal Road intersection. The property has been pre-zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) - GC (Golf Course); LDR (Low Density Residential); and A/OS (Agriculture/Open Space) District. Mr. Swift referenced a staff report dated June 23, 1999 and highlighted key areas contained in the report includ!ng, background information, project description, southeast driving range lots, previous commission recommendations, and the design review process. Further, Mr. Swift noted that there are two modifications to the recommendations that production houses come back to the Commission for design approval and that custom homes be reviewed by staff. In conclusion, Mr. Swift noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission find that the proposed PUD development plan modifications are consistent with the General Plan and the Happy Valley Specific Plan; make the PUD findings as listed in PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 June 23, 1999