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- Regarding Question No. 4, Chairperson Roberts did not believe that the ordinance should address renovations at this time. Chairperson Roberts did not believe there should be any exemptions for single-family residences unless it applied to 1,200 squaze feet and under. Commissioner Kameny could not envision a new building of that size. Commissioner Maas concurred with Commissioner Kameny's assessment. Commissioner Fox would like to see an exemption of 2,000 squaze feet or under, or developments of less than ten houses. Commissioner Kameny could not agree with the small subdivision exemption. Commissioner Sullivan believed that a fairness issue would be important to the development community with respect to a small subdivision. Commissioner Kameny did not object to a 2,000-squaze-foot cut-off, noting that a new house that size was unlikely to be built in Pleasanton. No action was taken. The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 9:15 p.m. Chairperson Roberts reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m. d. PRZ-24, Citv of Pleasanton Application to amend the City of Pleasanton's Personal Wireless Service Facility Ordinance, Chapter 18.110 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code. The Personal Wireless Service Facility Ordinance regulates the placement and design of wireless communication facilities. Mr. Iserson summarized the staff report and described the history of this application. The ordinance, passed in 1998 by the City Council, must be reviewed every five yeazs. The ordinance prohibits wireless service facilities within 300 feet of residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, day care centers, and senior caze facilities. It also requires that personal wireless service facilities be of a stealth design, blending in with the environment, achieved through a design review process. Staff worked closely with the Wireless Group on draft amendments. The primary issues have been how to balance the needs of the wireless providers to achieve coverage and to ensure the requirements are consistent with Federal law and with the concerns and desires of the community. Mr. Iserson advised that the draft modified ordinance allowed for a small increase in the areas available for wireless facilities. He noted that while there was not total agreement - on all items, there was general consensus. Staff proposes to retain the requirements that PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 14, 2004 Page 12 of 24