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Commissioner Narum stated that she would like to see some other configurations at the end of the cul -de -sac; if it is a hammerhead with a couple of houses towards the back, she would like to see this with the goal of bigger lots and positioning of the houses such that a couple of the heritage trees that really had good to excellent ratings could possibly be saved. She indicated that the driveways are fine as long as they can accommodate a couple of parked cars and get them off the street. Commissioner Olson agreed with Commissioner Narum and indicated that he would like to see two of the homes at the end. He indicated that it could be problematic to create an open space back there and provide public access down to that creek as any number of things can happen as a result of that and it would be a problem to the people who would be living there along the road. He noted that the driveways are fine. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he is fine with the driveways as there is a constraint with the depth of the lots. He indicated that he would like to move two homes, one from each side, so the distance between these homes can be bigger and it would just be a lot more attractive. Acting Chair Blank stated that he kind of agrees with everybody that what they have here is fine and that there are other ways this could potentially be arranged. He indicated that he still thinks it is a little too dense and would like to see one or two lots less because that would really allow the amenities to come forward. He stated that the driveways are fine 7. Is the on- street guest parking adequate? Commissioner O'Connor stated that if parking is available on all the curb area, then the on- street guest parking is adequate. Commissioners Narum, Pearce, Olson, and Acting Chair Blank agreed. 8. Should the layout be revised to preserve any of the heritage trees? Commissioner Olson stated that he would like to preserve the two heritage trees located right up against the property line on the eastern boundary, those marked with a blue "x' on the right hand side. Commissioner Pearce inquired about all those trees marked in purple on the left Commissioner Olson inquired if those could also be saved. He indicated, though, that they may be too crowded and the one in the middle might have to be taken out. He indicated that as he drove through there today, he noticed a lot of trees that looked very scrubby that ought to come out. He noted that this property, the way it is right now, is just an eyesore. He added that if somebody came in to Pleasanton and this was the first thing they saw, they would probably leave. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 28, 2012 Page 21 of 38