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Site Layout The proposed retail addition would be set back 11 ft. 6 in. from the front property line. The width of the addition would be flush with the width of the original house and would maintain the existing a 17 ft. 6 in. setback from the south property line and the 6 ft. setback from the north property line. The retail addition would be constructed to match the height of the existing house: 21 ft. 7 in. as measured from the grade to the main building ridge. The rear of the lot would be paved with concrete to provide the three 9 ft. by 18ft. parking spaces required by §18.88.030(F)(1) of the Pleasanton Municipal Code for retail uses. An existing, 17 ft. 6 in. driveway located along the south property line would provide access to the proposed parking spaces. Building Design The new retail addition would match the existing building design as to materials and detailing. The downtown character will be retained through use of wood siding and double hung windows. The addition and house will be repainted with "Rockvale,' a taupe-gray color, with black trim and off-white accents. Signage The applicant proposes to locate a retail sign above the approximate 1.5 ft. x 6 ft. space above the front entrance as shown on the front building elevations. These dimensions fall within the 116 sq. ft. allowed to the applicant under the Pleasanton Municipal Code. This application does not approve a proposed sign. As condition, the applicant will submit a sign design details under a separate application. Fencing A 47 in. tall wood picket fence is located on the front property line, and 6 ft. tall solid wood fence is located on the side and rear property lines. The applicant is proposing to retain all existing fencing. Landscaping and Existing Trees The property is home to four trees, one being a heritage-sized tree. None of the existing trees will be impacted by the proposed project. In order to protect the heritage tree, the a draft condition of approval (# 12) requires the project developer to post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of five-thousand- dollars ($5,000.00) for each tree required to be preserved. This cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following acceptance of public improvements or completion of construction, whichever is later, PDR-414 Planning Commission Staff Report Page- 3