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2. Adopt the draft resolution upholding the appeal, thereby approving Case PDR-414, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B." SUMMARY: At issue is whether design review approval for Mr. James Ervin's proposed retail addition to his existing residence should be granted. Both the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) and surrounding residents supported and encouraged the project (please see attached letter of support from the PDA). The only suggestion submitted was the removal of the mullions from the front windows to give the storefront addition a greater 'retail appearance.' The Planning Commission denied the application (3-2 vote) due to concern over adding onto the front faCade of a building of this age (104 years). Staff believes that the proposed addition, as conditioned, will be compatible with the surrounding properties, retain the integrity of the historical building, enhance the Downtown Revitalization District, and be appropriate for this site. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: BACKGROUND James Ervin, the owner of the residence at 4473 Railroad Avenue, applied for design review approval to construct an approximately 804 square foot retail addition to the front of his home.~ The Planning Commission reviewed and denied the application at its meeting of November 10, 2004. The applicant has appealed the Planning Commission's denial. The appeal is now before the Council for final decision. Please refer to the attached Planning Commission staff report, dated November 10, 2004, for additional background information. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant has proposed to construct an 804 sq. ft., single-story retail addition to the front of an existing 1,933 sq. ft. single-family dwelling. The proposal includes paving the rear portion of the lot to add three 9 ft. by 18 ft. parking spaces for retail use as required by the Pleasanton Municipal Code. The existing, 17 ft. 6 in. wide driveway located along the south property line would provide access to the proposed parking spaces. The applicant would continue to use the property as his residence and would be the first tenant to occupy the proposed retail space for his existing business: the San Francisco Cigar Company. ~ The staffreport to the Planning Commission stated the proposed floor area of the retail addition to be 768 sq. fi. However, site plans as submitted show the floor area to be 804 sq. 1~. This staffreport is using the latter figure to be consistent with the submitted site plans (see attached 'Exhibit A'). SR:05:005 Page 2