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Commissioner Pearce replied that an inventory would not be in the ordinance. Commissioner Narum stated that she would play the devil's advocate and say that that here is the inventory, it is not in the ordinance; then the composition of the Commission or the Council changes, and there is nothing to keep them from re-defining it potentially. Chair Blank stated that the inventory would have to be made part of the ordinance once the inventory is completed. Commissioner Narum stated that the ordinance can still be changed. Chair Blank agreed, stating that it could be referended and come back saying that none of those things are ridges. He added that if the City Council came back and said none of these are ridges, he suspects there would be another vote of the people; but he does not think that would happen. He indicated that he thinks the implementation of this ordinance should include that these are ridges subject to Measure PP, or these are the ridges in Pleasanton that are affected by any ridgeline ordinance. Commissioners Pearce, Olson, and Narum agreed. Chair Blank summarized the discussion, indicating that the unanimous consensus of the Planning Commission is that an inventory of the ridges should be done. 1. Consider defining the ridgeline setback as a horizontal plane instead of a ground line. This means looking at not allowing any buildings to exceed above the 100-foot line drawn below a ridgeline as opposed to the base of the building. Commissioner Olson stated that while he did not support Measure PP, a majority of the people in town voted for it, and if he viewed Measure PP simply, it basically says not to put any houses or roads within that 100-vertical foot setback from the top of the ridge; the people want the ridges to be unspoiled. He indicated that his view is anyone building a home or a road up there cannot violate that 100-vertical foot setback from the top of the ridge. He recalled the Commission's discussion on whether it would be measured from the foundation of the house or from the top of the house, and reiterated that his view is that structures should not violate that 100- vertical foot space and should be measured from the top of the house to the top of the ridge from that house. He added that if it is half a mile away, then the viewscape should be considered as the viewscape is also being protected here. Chair Blank agreed with Commissioner Olson. He gave an example of a house that had a 60-foot spiral on it would be only 40 feet from the top of the ridge. He indicated that he did not think that was the intent. Mr. Dolan noted that the Commission has controls through the PUD and did not think any 60-foot spirals would be approved. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 13, 2013 Page 24 of 35