_Minutes_October 28, 2020 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner Brown indicated approval of the white strip on the top and, with the applicant's concession, it went beyond his hesitations around the General Plan, which cemented his support. Commissioner Balch moved to approve Cases P19-0128 and P19-0129 subject to the revised draft Conditions of Approval, Exhibit A as modifications were provided in a staff memorandum, with an additional modification to conditions as referenced by the applicant regarding Condition 52 and the added condition to remove the orange-colored band on the three-story building. Commissioner Pace seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Balch, Brown, Pace, and Ritter NOES: Commissioner Allen ABSENT: Commissioner O'Connor ABSTAIN: None Resolution PC-2020-13 approving Cases P19-0128 and P19-0129 was adopted, as motioned. 6. P20-0412, Amendment to Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code — Consider amendments to Chapters 18.08, 18.28, 18.32, 18.36, 18.44, 18.46, 18.84, 18.88 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 Balch inquired about the process for existing deed restrictions. Ms. Harryman stated she would draft a termination of deed restrictions that would extinguish the restriction for the title. She explained the termination would be provided to property owners upon them contacting the City. Chair Ritter clarified language in the deed restrictions indicate the restrictions could only be removed with written permission from the City of Pleasanton. Commissioner Pace suggested informing realtors in the City about the removal of the restriction as a good way to proactively identify the properties as they have a vested interest in the marketability of their properties. Commissioner Balch asked for clarification about one-story accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since the PMC amendments indicate an ADU could not have a rooftop deck. Ms. Bonn clarified the prior draft of the ADU Ordinance prohibited decks on two-story ADUs, and the current version applied this restriction to all ADUs; the principal reason for this is attributed to the fact there is no discretionary review for ADUs. She reminded the Commission that state law and the ADU Ordinance were intended to encourage units that are affordable by design. Commissioner Balch stated he understood the restriction but would still love a Juliet balcony in an ADU if that were his unit. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 28, 2020 stated they were willing to remove the orange band on the three story building. Commissioner Balch withdrew his motion. Commissioner Pace withdrew his second. Commissioner Allen asked if the applicant was willing to remove the orange band from the single-story portion of the building. Mr. Miranda requested it remain. Commissioner Allen confirmed the Commission agreed the orange band could remain on the sales office and single stories. Commissioner Balch stated it was a significant compromise and agreed with keeping the orange band on the single-story buildings and the office as presented in the submitted plans. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 28, 2020