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Commissioner Arkin moved to approve PDR-357 as conditioned in the staff report. The number of lights may be retained, but the wattage of the lights would be reduced by 25 percent, as per staff s approval. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Arkin, Fox, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT: None. Resolution No. PC-2004-65 was entered and adopted as motioned. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS a. PDR-414, James Ervin Application for design review approval to construct an approximately 768-square-foot addition, to be used as retail space, in front of the existing single-family home located at 4473 Railroad Avenue. Three parking spaces would be added at the rear of the property. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) and Downtown Revitalization District. Mr. Pavan summarized the staff report and described the history and scope of the project. According to the City's records, this building has not been designated historically significant. He noted that there was a slight difference between the floor area stated in the staff report and what is shown on the floor plan (804 square feet); staff believes the floor plan square footage includes the bay windows. The new retail addition would match the existing building design as to materials and detailing; the colors would be changed, and a memo detailing those changes was distributed to the Commission. He stated that the proposal conformed to the Downtown Specific Plan and the General Plan. The existing home would be retained, and retail floor area would be added to create alive/work use. The proposed application also facilitates the expansion of retail uses in the side streets of the Downtown area and conformed to the Downtown Design Guidelines. Staff believes the addition is architecturally compatible with the additional structure and retains the integrity of the existing building elements. Existing trees would be maintained, sufficient parking would be available, and a disabled entrance would be provided. Staff believes the proposal meets the intent of the codes and added that after review, the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) indicated its acceptance and approval of the proposal. Staff became aware of concern by the Chair of the PDA Design Committee (Michael O'Callahan) with respect to the appearance of the front fapade, specifically making it more retail compatible in appearance. He noted that the recently adopted Downtown Design Guidelines called for retail storefronts to have clear, unobstructed glass; muttons, mullions, and divided lights were discouraged. Staff recommended an additional condition of approval calling for the - muttons and mullions to be removed from the fapade; the applicant has agreed to that condition. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 10, 2004 Page 4 of 14