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..-- Chairperson Maas stated that the tree pole meets her expectations for what she wanted to see as people drive by the site and she thinks it is great. Commissioner Maas moved that staff finalize the facility approval for Case PDR-84. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE A YES: Commissioners Kameny, Maas, and Roberts NOES: Commissioner Sullivan ABSENT: Commissioner Arkin ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. Commissioner Sullivan stated that he feels a better job could have been done with the color, and that more thought should be given to the color the next time a proposal for a tree pole is considered. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued) b. PRZ-14, City of Pleasant on Application to allow 42-inch tall fences in residential front and street side yard areas with City approval by amending Chapter 18.84 (Site, Yard, Bulk, Usable Open Space, and Landscaping Regulations), of Title 18 (Zoning), of the Pleasanton Municipal Code. To be applied Citywide. The Planning Commission will also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. ,..- Jerry Iserson presented the staff report, describing the proposed Code amendment. He noted that this modification will introduce a lot more flexibility into the Zoning Ordinance and will allow the City to accommodate residents who want taller, open fences. He advised that staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval ofthis amendment. Chairperson Maas noted that a memo from staff regarding this matter was distributed to the Planning Commission this evening. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Iserson advised that the fences could be installed up to the sidewalk, because the fences are open and would still allow the view of the landscaping behind the fence. Discussion ensued regarding the solid fence that has been installed by Mr. Chestnut. Commissioner Roberts noted that there a number of houses in the area of Vineyard and Bernal which she believes are in the Remen Tract that have solid wood fencing along the street. Mr. Iserson advised that if these homes are in the Remen Tract they would not be subject to the City's zoning rules. He further advised that the fences may have been constructed prior to the ,-- May 22, 2002 Page 10 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES