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