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The Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2019 were approved, as submitted. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda — Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes. There were no members of the audience wishing to address the Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 3. P19-0130, Niraj and Harsha Gandhi, Appellants; Nadia and Fayyaz Malik, Applicants —Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of an Administrative Design Review for the construction of an approximately 480-square-foot second story addition and exterior stairway (to accommodate an accessory dwelling unit) at the existing two-story residence at 7218 Moss Tree Way. Zoning for project is a PUD (Planned Unit Development). Associate Planner Jenny Soo presented the specifics of the item in the Agenda Report. Assistant City Attorney Julie Harryman referenced changes in state laws that will become effective January 2020. Commissioner Brown asked and confirmed with Ms. Harryman that the new state laws relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) will come into effect January 2020. Ms. Harryman added that staff will bring proposed ordinances to be compliant with state law, but we are now operating under the City's current ordinance. Commissioner Ritter inquired whether the City has been liberal with the proposed project in regard to the new laws that will become effective. Ms. Harryman responded they have just begun to review the four or more bills signed into law and how they apply. The new laws affect such things as heights, setbacks, parking and other changes. Commissioner Brown inquired about timing of the new state law and how it applies to applications that have already been submitted and/or heard. Ms. Harryman confirmed the proposed project application came in under the current City's ordinance. Chair Allen inquired as to the instance where an application received in December does not undergo review by the Planning Commission until after January 2020. Ms. Harryman responded that the City would apply the new rules to the project. Ms. Soo then continued her presentation of the project. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 12 November 13, 2019 To make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation (e.g., an assistive listening device), please contact Stefanie Ananthan, Office Manager, by phone at 925-931-5602 or by email at sananthan@cityofpleasantonca.gov at the earliest possible time. If you need sign language assistance, please provide at least two working days' notice prior to the meeting date. Planning Commission Agenda Page 2 of 2 December 11, 2019 facility within an existing building; and 2) Design Review approval to construct related building and site improvements at 7139 Koll Center Parkway. Zoning for the project is a PUD-I/C-O (Planned Unit Development- Industrial/Commercial-Office) District. 3. P19-0283, Shipla Panech/Panache Academie Pleasanton -Application for Conditional Use Permit approval to operate a state-licensed heritage school at 6700 Santa Rita Road, Suite C. Zoning for the project is a Planned Unit Development— Commercial (PUD-C).