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Commissioner Allen moved to approve the Consent Calendar. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor seconded the motion. <br /> ROLL CALL VOTE: <br /> AYES: Commissioners Allen, Balch, Brown, O'Connor, and Ritter <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> ABSTAIN: None <br /> The Actions of the City Council were approved, as submitted. <br /> The Actions of the Zoning Administrator were approved, as submitted. <br /> Resolution PC-2020-10 approving Cases P20-0623 and P20-0624 was adopted, as motioned. <br /> MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> 4. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda — <br /> Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes. <br /> There were no members of the audience wishing to address the Commission. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS <br /> There were no public hearing items or other matters. <br /> MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION/INFORMATION <br /> 5. Reports from Meetings Attended (e.g., Committee, Task Force, etc.) <br /> Commissioner Allen reported on her attendance at the Committee on Energy and the <br /> Environment; she requested the survey being sent to Pleasanton residents be provided to the <br /> Commissioners so they could assist with distribution. <br /> Commissioners Allen, Balch and Chair Ritter discussed their attendance at the special meeting <br /> with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss 21st Century Policing in Pleasanton. <br /> 6. Future Planning Calendar <br /> Planning and Permit Center Manager Melinda Denis gave a brief overview of future items for <br /> the Commission's review. <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS <br /> Chair Ritter mentioned Burger King's new "pandemic proof" drive-thru where customers first <br /> place their order by phone and then show up to retrieve their food, suggesting it as a potential <br /> solution to Chick-Fil-A's queuing line at their drive-thru. <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 September 9, 2020 <br /> 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 />