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Ms. Stewart responded that the visual demonstrated 4,231 square feet. Commissioner Allen stated the proposed project felt too encompassing and clarified that she was proposing a smaller pad. Ms. Stewart explained the drainage issue and inability to shift the pad and explained it might be necessary to eliminate the ADU. Vice Chair Brown discussed potential changes in ADU law. Ms. Harryman stated, as of January 1, 2020, the ADU did not have to be within the building envelope. Commissioner Pace expressed concern regarding changes in law allowing an ADU five feet from the street. Ms. Stewart clarified that the drainage would not allow construction outside of the pad. Commissioner Allen asked if the pad was the only location for construction. Ms. Clark clarified that drainage and topography established the building envelope, among other factors, and that the building envelope defined the area in which construction was allowed. Vice Chair Brown discussed opinions on amenities and concerns regarding massing. Ms. Clark suggested the Commission take a straw vote on four or five lot options to provide direction to staff and the applicant. ACTION: There was a straw vote regarding whether the Commission was in favor of a four- or five-lot project. Commissioner Pace indicated he was in favor of five lots with a condition to reduce massing on Lot 1. He requested information on character and what had been done to retain a similar feel on Dale Way. He stated he was amenable to 70-foot setbacks but would prefer increased setback from Dale Way. In response to Vice Chair Brown, Commissioner Pace stated his support for five lots was not conditioned around an amenity but would prefer the proposed amenity come back to the Commission. Ms. Clark explained it was a City Council decision, but the Commission could provide input. Commissioner Allen indicated support for five lots, with increased setback from Dale Way and setback from Sycamore Road to be greater than 70 feet, a smaller building pad and a visual representing the massing of the house and which gives an actual depiction of what can be constructed on the lot. She proposed an amenity of$100,000 per extra home to be used by for bicycle and trail improvements to connect to the Sycamore area over time. Planning Commission Minutes Page 12 of 13 January 22, 2020 approximate square footage of the visual demonstrated during the presentation. Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 of 13 January 22, 2020 property and referenced the size of the lots and homes near the proposed project. He then referenced the acreage between Lots 1 and 5 and discussed the applicant's willingness to move the lot line to create more or less a one-acre lot for Lot 1 but noted its impact on the creek. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 13 January 22, 2020 provided support for the project and encouraged the Commission to approve the plan, with whatever conditions may be set forth. Harold Roundtree, neighbor of the project, provided his support of the project, with the proposed five lots. Eron Bringhurst, Pleasanton resident and member of the Bringhurst family, stated the project would look consistent with the surrounding area. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 13 January 22, 2020