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Commissioner McGuirk expressed concern that 90 days might not e enough time for the homeowner to install a yard in the event of bad weather. Mr. Swi t agreed that was a good point, but ordinarily the 90-day period is sufficient. Mr. Crews referred to Page B-8, Condition 27.g. and stated that th applicant is opposed to this condition. He did not feel that an indoor racquetball court was necessary from all the inquiries that have been made. He also felt it was an issue of safe and potential liability . The facility would need to be policed carefully. He asked that the ondition be deleted. Chairman Hovingh felt that each area should include a room or fac' ity that would house a small kitchen in order to accommodate meetings or small parties. ommissioner Michelotti also encouraged the applicant to include some type of small kitchen or wet bar. Chairman Hovingh asked if the homeowners will be able to visit th other pools and amenities throughout the three areas. Mr. Ghielmetti commented th y are not designed to be used that way; however, they do want to encourage friendly relatio s between the areas. Chairman Hovingh referred to Condition 6.a. on page B-3 and wish to add RV's along with the prohibition of boats and trailers parked on the site. Mr. S ift commented that it would be better to add the condition for the RV in the CC&R's. rt and conditions is e single-family homes Mr. Ghielmetti concluded that his only other objection to the staff r the disapproval of Area C. They continue to feel that Area C and are a vital part of the success of the project. Commissioner Mahern commented that she felt parking might not be adequate for the project. Mr. Swift replied there is an abundance of parking space, 'cularly for Areas A and B. He noted that this is a large project and has much parking. t is the small projects that usually have parking problems. Staff felt it would be a mistake 0 add more parking at the expense of the landscape. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. Commissioner McGuirk stated he likes the architecture of the project and the landscaping. He feels this is a good transition project whereby a homeowner migh start out buying a townhouse and gradually move up to a single-family home without I ving the area. He thinks it is a good project for Pleasanton and supports it. However, e does feel that disclosure should be made so that all people in the area know what t project is all about and how it is zoned. Commissioner Michelotti liked the different prototypes of Areas A, B and C; she noted that the square footage of the homes is what the Commission asked for so e time ago. She is Planning Commission Minutes February 24, 1993 Page 10