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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 July 27, 2022 Commissioner Morgan indicated support for roll in showers as a mandatory requirement. He stated he was inclined to make roll in showers mandatory option al. 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. Chair Pace moved to adopt a resolution recommending approval to the City Council with staff recommendations and the following amendments: Modifying the Conditions of Approval for multi-family to require 10% accessible with 5% shower and 5% either shower or bathtub; and 36-inch minimum width hallways; Modifying the checklist as follows: to make accessible bathtub – mandatory to offer; Roll in shower – mandatory to offer; and Grab bars – mandatory to offer. Commissioner Gaidos seconded the motion. VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Allen, Gaidos, Morgan, Nibert, and Pace NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Brown ABSTAIN: None