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~ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Steve Neff, 1125 Tokay Court, Livermore, represented the application. He noted there is a little more landscaping by the driveway than the staff report noted. He also stated the second unit will have a stairway and enclosed porch. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Neff said they will be able to preserve all existing trees. He added that the owner, Jack Pons, Jr., will put in the retaining wall. Commissioner Horan asked Mr. Neff if any thought has been given to putting a cap on the rent so as to stay in the affordable rent scale. Mr. Neff said there has been no discussion about this matter, but felt with only two units there was no rea! concern. Mr. Swift indicated the rent would fall within the 30 percent range of affordable income. Commissioner Wright referred to Condition 7 and wondered whether that condition noting one adult with children could eventually lead to problems. He was concerned that an adult with six or more children might rent the unit. Chairman Mahern felt this condition is put on so as to restrict the number of cars that the renter might have. Mr. Swift noted that there is no restriction in this regard to the first house, but there is on the second unit. Commissioner Hovingh said Condition 7 would also protect against having a number of college students rent the second unit. Mr. Swift noted that the Planning Commission had previously wanted this condition worded as it is appears now so that it would not discriminate against a single parent. He said it could be changed if they chose to do so. Discussion ensued regarding Condition 7. Mr. Swift said the State law prohibits the restriction of the number of people in a secondary unit. Mr. Neff said State law prohibits discrimination against people with children. Mr. Ahboltin said it is the intent of the owner to rent the secondary unit to one person. The Commission concluded they would delete "or one adult with children" from Condition 7. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to Commissioner Horan, Mr. Swift estimated the FAR to be 35 percent. A motion was made by Commissioner Hovingh, seconded by Commissioner McGuirk making the required findings and approving Case UP-91-11 subject to the conditions of the staff report with the following modifications: ... o Delete Condition 3 as recommended by staff; Minutes Planning Commission May 22, 1991 Page 8 ,. -