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ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Allen, Balch, Brown, O'Connor, and Ritter NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Balch (Item 3; May 27, 2020 Minutes) The Actions of the City Council were approved, as submitted. The Actions of the Zoning Administrator were approved, as submitted. The Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2020 were approved, as submitted. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4. 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 5. Amendment to Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code — Consider amendments to Chapters 18.08, 18.20, 18.28, 18.32, 18.36, 18.84, and 18.106 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to comply with state legislation for accessory dwelling units. Senior Planner Shweta Bonn presented the specifics of the item in the Agenda Report. Commissioner Allen inquired about the owner occupancy requirement and the reason for the sunset date of January 1 , 2025. Community Development Director Ellen Clark responded there was no specific reason provided but it was probably an attempt of the State to balance the interests and desires of many different cities; it was a trial period in which the State could end the requirement after five years or extend it longer. Commissioner Brown referenced information provided on one of the presentation slides regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) colors and materials which matched those of the primary residence and inquired if that would be considered an unnecessary barrier. Assistant City Attorney Julie Harryman explained there was room for objective design standards if they were included in advance, as this requirement would not result in discretionary review of the ADU but more of a simple review. Ms. Clark further clarified an outside legal expert was consulted, who noted the requirement was defensible and quite common in many ADU ordinances; it ensured ADUs would fit in with the existing home and the neighborhood without being too onerous. Commissioner Balch referenced information from one of the presentation slides and asked for clarification on the maximum allowable square footage for different types of ADUs. He did not understand the reason 800 square feet was described as the maximum when the points below it identified 850 square feet and even 1,200 square feet to be the maximum in some cases. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 9 June 24, 2020