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10/3/2017
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11
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Chair Balch asked staff to clarify what kind of space the window on the front of the <br /> house opens into. <br /> Mr. Luchini said his understanding was that it opens into an unconditioned attic space <br /> that was being used for storage, but that the applicant could possibly provide <br /> clarification. <br /> Commissioner Brown asked if the interior design of a project was in the purview of <br /> consideration by the Commission because the design review criteria as listed in <br /> Chapter 18.20 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) were all in regard to exterior <br /> features. <br /> Mr. Luchini explained how generally speaking the entire floorplan is reviewed; however, <br /> the focus of the review should be on the exterior components of the project. <br /> Mr. Beaudin added to Mr. Luchini's response, explaining how development review and <br /> zoning exist to asses impacts to the neighborhood and that interior design has far less <br /> impact on the community than exterior design, therefore, zoning typically focuses on <br /> exterior components of a project. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br /> Sue Robles, applicant, said the plans presented in the Staff Report were not correct. <br /> She clarified that there would be seven bedrooms, not eight, and one of the seven <br /> would be an office so she would call it a six bedroom house. Ms. Robles presented <br /> pictures to the Commission showing several homes in the neighborhood that have <br /> between four and seven bedrooms. Ms. Robles responded to concerns of privacy, <br /> explaining that the proposed bedroom with the north facing window would be occupied <br /> by her 16-year-old granddaughter and that her neighbor should not be concerned about <br /> a teenage girl spying on or otherwise acting inappropriately towards their 16-year-old <br /> child. Ms. Robles described the unsavory relationship that had been worsening over the <br /> years between her family and the neighbors, the Johnsons. <br /> Chair Balch asked Ms. Robles to explain the condition or use of the space behind the <br /> window on the front of the house, as it appears to open to a room with no door. <br /> Ms. Robles replied that the small window on the front of the house opens to a small attic <br /> space above the garage which is currently unused and that if they were to use the <br /> space for storage they would have to finish the walls and add an access door. <br /> Joe Cravotta, architect for the project, described how the proposed floorplan was <br /> designed to follow the contours of the downstairs including the stairs and loadbearing <br /> walls. He described how the window on the front of the residence provides light to the <br /> stairway and he clarified how the master bedroom on the first floor would be combined <br /> with bedroom #2 effectively eliminating a bedroom on the first floor. Mr. Cravotta <br /> explained how removing the north facing window would require a redesign of the <br /> loadbearing walls. He concluded that his company follows state requirements and has <br /> an A+ rating and for transparency he had provided his number to the neighbors so he <br /> could respond to any construction related concerns they may have. <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 12, 2017 Page 2 of 6 <br />
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