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In response to Commissioner Morgan, Mr. Queirolo explained the components of accessible tubs including dimensions, grab bars, removable seat, and handheld shower head. Commissioner Nibert suggested a higher percentage of adaptable units and modifications to the checklist for included and optional items. Commissioner Allen proposed modifications to the mandatory and optional bathtub components. Mr. Queirolo suggested a developer would probably install standard tubs with the ability to add features such as grab bars. Commissioner Allen proposed requiring 5% adaptable units to include roll in showers, with the other 5% optional. Commissioner Nibert concurred but suggested requiring 10% adaptable units. Commissioner Allen stated she was open to up to 15% but sensitive that it could drive up costs. Vice Chair Gaidos discussed the difficulty with installing a recessed shower pan after the fact and suggested requiring a percentage on ground floor units. Chair Pace confirmed that only ground floor units of non-elevator buildings were considered "covered" units. Commissioner Morgan indicated support for roll in showers as a mandatory requirement. He stated he was inclined to make roll in showers mandatory optional. He expressed concern with requiring increased hallway width and door openings. He suggested obtaining input from developers prior to adoption. In response to Commissioner Allen, Mr. Queirolo discussed the challenges with features mandatory to offer, if those needed to take place prior to installation of the foundation. Planning Manager Dennis referenced recent developments in which modifications were made based on timing and phasing. She discussed hallway widths and door openings and modifications to plans to fit Pleasanton expectations. Commissioner Morgan stated he was comfortable with 36-inch hallways and 32-inch doorways but did not want to create a different standard for only some units. He stated he was inclined to make it optional without developer input. Commissioner Allen concurred that the matter should be vetted prior to going to Council. Ms. Clark explained that the proposed 44-inch hallway was only applicable to larger multi-family projects, and part of the negotiated condition of approval. She discussed the ability to encourage such standards during the review process to allow for designs to reflect. Commissioner Morgan concurred that there should be one standard for certain types of development Chair Pace stated uniformity and consistency was important for developers coming to Pleasanton. He discussed efforts to increase housing in the community and that adding more burden would make it harder on the City. He stated he was inclined to reduce burdens and expressed concern about potential litigation. He also expressed concern with the safety of the elderly and non-ambulatory population. He expressed appreciation to staff for its work. The Commission discussed hallway and doorway widths. Excerpt: Draft Planning Commission Minutes, July 27, 2022 Page 2 of 3