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Commissioner Narum inquired if, before discussing that issue, the Commission could get a response on the question on page 7 of the staff report raised by Ms. Roberts regarding whether designating the 50 acres to RDR would later allow somebody to come in and build. Mr. Otto replied that the idea for 50 acres is based on the RDR density of one unit per five acres, thus equating it to ten units. He explained that the General Plan designation for when the prior project was approved was Low Density Residential (LDR), which is two units or less per acre and would allow somewhere close to 200 units. He clarified that the limit of the project was 51 units, and there actually is a note in the General Plan legend that states that the maximum number of units for Oak Grove is 51. He noted that staff's intent was to just delete that with this current General Plan Amendment; however, if the Commission feels more comfortable with an actual text that allows a maximum of ten units for Oak Grove, that could also be done. Ms. Seto stated that Measure PP did have language that a legal lot of record, as of the date referenced in the Measure, can be subdivided only to a maximum of ten lots; therefore, there could be no serial subdivision if it comes up with ten lots now. She explained that no one can come back ten years later and say that he /she has a 250 plus -acre lot and would now like to have ten more lots. She added that this cannot be circumvented because this was what was adopted by the voters in the General Plan, absent that being repealed. Commissioner Narum inquired if there could be some kind of deed restriction on that as there would be a different Commissioners ten years down the road. Ms. Seto replied that a disclosure could be included, although she did not think it was necessary because it will remain ten lots. Chair Pentin requested confirmation that it could not be brought back as long as Measure PP is in effect. Ms. Seto replied that is correct. She explained that Measure PP specifically says that if it is a project of ten or less units, it is not subject to the regulations with regard to the grading and hillsides, as referenced in the earlier part of the text of that Measure; therefore, the language about the ten units and the subdivision limits are in place throughout. Chair Pentin inquired if there are limits on agricultural building sizes in Pleasanton and if 400 square feet is the standard. Mr. Otto replied that he does not recall the exact limit in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan and that there usually is nothing specific about agricultural structures. He noted that in straight -zoned districts, there are floor area ratios (FAR) which include all enclosed structures, including agricultural accessory structures. He clarified that the applicant is requesting to not count agriculture accessory structures against the FAR for PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 28, 2012 Page 18 of 33