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Commissioner Maas stated that she had no problem with the higher density as long as the houses were affordable and noted that Pleasanton needed affordable and below market housing. Commissioner Kameny concurred with Commissioner Sullivan's statements, and could not support either concept at this point. He noted that it was premature to consider either project so close to the General Plan Update. Commissioner Sullivan noted that this project may be better suited after the General Plan Update is completed; the Update is scheduled for an expedited 18 month schedule. Chairperson Arkin thai~ked the residents for their comments, and noted that they would be valuable for the developer to consider in refining the project. The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 9.30 p_m_ Chairperson Arkin reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p_m_ Corr~rnissioner Kameny excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. d_ PRZ-17, City o£ Pleasanton Application to amend Chapter 1 8.06 and Sections 18.08.475, 18.28.030~A~, 1832.030~H~, 1 832.040<P~, 1 8.36.030<H~, 18.36.040~Q~, and 18.124.280 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code regarding approval of second units in response to Assembly Bill 1 866 to provide for ministerial approval of second unit uses in One-Family and Multi-Family Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts, and PUD-zoned residential and agricultural properties. This proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ~CEQA~ pursuant to Section 21 080.1 7 of the California Public Resources Code as an ordinance to implement the provisions of Section 65852.2 of the California Government Codc_ Lynn Tracy Nerland presented the staff report, and summarized the history of the matter. Staff did not propose changing the existing requirement for one additional off-street parking space for a second unit, which could be an open parking space. As is applicable for all off-street parking in the City, parking is not permitted in the front or street side yard, nor is tandem parking permitted. If the Commission desired to go forward with that concept, a specific finding must be made as required by AB1866_ Commissioner Roberts noted that the Commission had approved a number of applications with tandem parking, including the four apartments on Spring Street She noted that a variance was attached to that application. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2003 Page 15