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MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION/INFORMATION <br /> 6. Reports from Meetings Attended (e.g., Committee, Task Force, etc.) <br /> Commissioner Balch reported he attended the virtual Tri-Valley Mayor's Summit; Gardening <br /> with Natives; and Special Police Reform meeting, with the next meeting on September 17, <br /> 2020. <br /> 7. Future Planning Calendar <br /> Ms. Denis gave a brief overview of future items for the Commission's review. <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS <br /> Commissioner Allen inquired about story poles erected on Ray Street. Ms. Denis explained the <br /> renovation, and addition project applied for on 288 Ray Street. <br /> Commissioner Balch requested a presentation from City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano on the <br /> Chick-Fil-A drive-thru and funds from Caltrans for the 1-680 Stoneridge Drive freeway on-ramp, <br /> confirming funds were still allocated to Pleasanton given the State's current budget crisis. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Vice Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> caAiw4__ /614/1; h6lifilLi <br /> Stefanie Ananthan <br /> Recording Secretary <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 August 26, 2020 <br />le turnaround and a trash enclosure, is the site <br /> layout acceptable? <br /> Commissioner Allen stated parking was the big issue and requested further information on why <br /> the turnaround was being required. Commissioner Pace discussed the need for a better <br /> understanding of parking and motive for requiring the turnaround. Commissioner O'Connor <br /> expressed support for no turnaround as there seemed to be enough space. Commissioner <br /> Balch stated that parking was driving design and he expressed concern the project would die <br /> because of the overriding concern about parking. He also stated he did not support the <br /> requirement for a turnaround and that the trash enclosure should be factored in. Vice Chair <br /> Brown stated he could not conceive a different layout for the property but would hold <br /> judgement to the final design. <br /> Discussion Point #4: <br /> 7. Is there additional information needed to assist the Commission in its decision on <br /> the proposal? <br /> Commissioner Allen requested feedback from the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA). <br /> Commissioner Balch requested additional information on a single lift and tandem parking. He <br /> asked if the applicant could reduce commercial on the front property to reduce the parking <br /> requirements. Ms. Campbell explained that, under the DSP, there could be no net loss in <br /> commercial square footage. <br /> Commissioner Balch added that he respected the points of the other Commissioners and felt <br /> the lift was a creative solution. He reiterated there was no parking structure, though money has <br /> been collected for it, and additional parking in downtown was necessary. He expressed his <br /> hope the applicant would come back with a design that addressed the majority's desires. <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 9 August 26, 2020 <br />nning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 August 26, 2020 <br /> Unit (ADU). Ms. Clark explained it was not an accessory dwelling to a residential building on <br /> site. Commissioner Balch requested further clarification on what configurations would be <br /> considered ground floor residential. Ms. Clark explained a story or two above a garage was <br /> considered ground floor residential. A residential unit above a commercial would not be <br /> considered ground floor residential or be subject to those related policy requirements. <br /> Commissioner Balch pointed out page 53 of the DSP. Ms. Clark suggested any effort to <br /> circumvent the ground floor residential parking requirement (such as elevating the unit, would <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 August 26, 2020 <br />