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New six-foot wood fencing would be added to replace the existing chain-link fencing (which includes the side property fencing). Mr. Iserson noted that the Core Overlay District has relaxed standard requirements for setbacks, parking, and open space in order to accomplish the objective of maintaining the atmosphere of the older existing single family homes while making use of the open spaces on the deep lots. Staff feels the plan as proposed meets the intent of the Core Overlay District and that the applicant has done a good job in designing the refurbishment of the existing building and designing the new construction to match the existing building. The applicant will also add several trees and underground the existing electrical service and agreed to a prorata share of the undergrounding of the utilities on St. Augustine Street. Commissioner Barker inquired why this application requires the installation of concrete curbing when Vineyard Avenue medians have asphalt curbing. Mr. Iserson noted that the Vineyard Avenue asphalt curbing has a rural, less formal look than does concrete curbing. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Antonio Silva, 2705 Carmen Avenue, Livermore, noted that he has read and approves of the staff report and the conditions of approval. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Hovingh commented that he believes the project is a good land use and will be a nice contribution to the downtown area. Commissioner Wright and Chairman Lutz agreed with these comments. Commissioner McGuirk motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hovingh, approving Case Z-95-176, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Barker, Hovingh, McGuirk, Wright and Chairman Lutz None None None Resolution No. PC 95-97 was entered approving Case Z-95-176, as motioned. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 December 13, 1995