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stated that there are some homes in the historic area which are quite small at 900 square feet with small backyards, but they usually have other backyards that adjoin each other. He indicated that he is more concerned about a backyard that adjoins a 12 foot tall wall because it is not a usable space. Chair Narum said the proposed homes are not 900-square-foot homes, but she would not mind seeing the house size decrease as it would make it more affordable for a young couple buying their first home. Commissioner Blank agreed. No action was taken. Chair Narum called for a break at 9:00 p.m. and thereafter reconvened the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. c. PV-203, Rahul and Himani Limaye Application for a Variance from the Pleasanton Municipal Code to allow a garage to be set back 11 feet, 6 inches from the street-side sideyard property line where a 20-foot setback is required. The property is located at 4267 Churchhill Drive and is zoned R-1-6,500 (One-Family Residential) District. Natalie Amos presented the staff report and described the scope, layout, and key elements of the project. Commissioner Blank referred to the plan for the proposed garage location and asked Ms. Amos to point out the location of the driveway, which Ms. Amos did. Commissioner Blank inquired if the driveway would go right into the street, which would be the safety concern. Ms. Amos said yes. She indicated that the length of the driveway would be about 13 feet, and it is likely that only one car would be able to park on the side of the driveway apron. Mr. Dolan indicated that this is a short apron, and staff is concerned that people will always park there, and the car would extend out into the sidewalk. Chair Narum inquired if the garage would have to be shifted three feet to the east if it is to achieve the 18-foot long driveway. Ms. Amos said yes. She added that 18 feet would be from property line to the front of the garage. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, February 9, 2011 Page 22 of 41