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ATTACHMENT 4 PREV-781, David and Francine Cunningham Work session to review and receive comments on a Preliminary Review application to demolish the existing residence located at 205 Neal Street and to construct a new, approximately 1,862 square-foot, two-story residence. Zoning for the property is R-1-6,500 (One-Family Residential) District. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he owned property in the area and recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Natalie Amos presented the staff report and described the scope, layout, and key elements of the proposal. She noted that staff distributed a memo to the Commission adding a seventh discussion question to Exhibit A of the staff report. Chair Narum inquired if a lot split is being proposed for the property. Ms. Amos said no. Chair Narum inquired what would be required if the Commission approved the proposal and then a lot split is applied for. Ms. Amos replied that it would have to meet the minimum standard for R-1-6,500 zoning, which requires a minimum lot size of 6,500-square-foot lot for a one-family residential unit. She noted that the lot's dimensions would not meet this requirement. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Dave Cunningham, property owner, stated that he and his wife have operated their business on Main Street for nine years and plan on moving from their current residence to reside in this home. He indicated that he had reviewed the plans with businesses and residents in the area and noted that every neighbor on Second Street fully supports the project. He noted that they received over 60 letters of support, including one from 206 Neal Street and the corner home, the two most visually impacted by the proposed plan. He added that the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) Design and Beautification Committee fully endorsed the plans as well. Mr. Cunningham stated that he cannot identify anything historic about the house, which was initially a garage that was eventually converted into a living unit in the 1940's. He described the project which would blend in with the surrounding homes and adhere to the home's street alignment. He talked about the materials to be used for the project, its color scheme, front porch, balcony and window treatments, a lower pitched roof on the side, heritage style front and garage doors, pavers for the driveway and walkway up to the porch, and landscaping. He noted that the wall on the west hand side only has one bathroom window on the second floor which can be opaque for privacy. Mr. Cunningham cited the reputation and respect of architect Charles Huff and expressed his commitment to the Pleasanton Downtown and its revitalization process. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 13, 2011 Page 1 of 15