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unit, with the detached unit not to exceed 1,200 square feet, as opposed to 20 percent of the main house. Commissioner O'Connor stated that three of the Commissioners want to limit the size to 12,500 square feet, including the second unit whether attached or detached. Commissioner Pearce stated that she did not care how it is done for a detached second unit but that if it is an attached second unit, it would be taken away from the 12,500- square -foot maximum. Chair Pentin stated that it is part of the house. He added that he was in favor of detached units not to exceed 1,200 square feet. Commissioner Pearce agreed and added that she is not in favor of the 20 percent. Commissioner Olson agreed. Commissioner O'Connor stated that it would be cleaner if it is left as a maximum buildable of 12,500 square feet, whether the second unit is detached or not, and if the property owner chooses to move 1,200 square feet out into the yard, that 1,200 square feet will be deducted from the 12,500- square -foot total. Mr. Otto stated that the Code has a limit of 30 percent on attached second units; the intent is a second unit and not a duet, so it would not be a 50/50. He added that there is intentionally a limit of 30 percent so it would still be ancillary to the primary dwelling. Chair Pentin stated that the staff report says second units would be limited to 20 percent of the primary home's floor area, but there is no distinction between the size of an attached or detached second unit. He added that he does not really care about an attached second unit that is part of the 12,500- square -foot total, but the detached unit cannot be bigger than 1,200 square feet. Commissioner O'Connor indicated that it still should not be a duplex. Chair Pentin stated that this is the reason it cannot go above 30 percent. 4. Gated Development — Could the Commission accept a gate at the project entrance? Commissioner Olson stated that he feels very strongly that there needs to be a gate at the end of Hearst Drive, and a gate could be designed that would provide vehicle through access only with an entry key but can be accessed around it on foot or with a bicycle. He noted that without a gate there would be asking for trouble up this road with cars and teenagers. He stated that it would be interesting to know how the Police Department would view that. He added that there is an access road up the way probably to get down to Lots 1 and 2, and no gate would be needed there if there is one PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 28, 2012 Page 26 of 33