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Specifically, the project proposes to construct and reconstruct a total of 637 square feet, which includes a total of 187 square feet of new habitable space, 30 square feet of additional garage space to accommodate a laundry area in the garage while maintain the code required dimensions for a two-car garage, and the relocation of the existing 420 square-foot garage forward. The house would still use the existing driveway for access to and from the garage. IV. ANALYSIS When the original modification request was reviewed as a minor modification, the request it was considered to be appropriate for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is consistent in scope to the modifications approved for other developments in the City of Pleasanton to reduce side yard setbacks for minor encroachments proposed in conjunction with building additions. 2. The total length of the encroachment into the side yard setback area as allowed by this modification would be seven feet, ten inches long. Staff notes that the existing garage setback of five feet is still being maintained and a ten-foot building-to-building setback would still be maintained between this addition and the neighboring home to the north. 3. The proposed addition would not be visible from the public street. Now that the application has been elevated to a PUD major modification, staff reviewed the context of the concerns that were outlined in Mrs. Birtcil's letter as they apply to the proposed project. In general, Mrs. Birtcil has concerns regarding changes to the neighborhood, application of the regulations, and property values. For the reasons explained in more detail in Section V-Public Comments of this report, staff still feels that the request is appropriate for the reasons listed above and did not request revisions to the proposed plans. Building Setback Modification The Northway Downs development plan requires habitable portions of the main structure to be located eight feet from the side property line, where as, the garage can be constructed within five feet of the side property line. The proposed addition would still maintain adequate rear and side yard setbacks and would maintain the same street presentation as the existing home. The addition will be located behind the existing attached garage and its visibility will be minimized when viewed from the street. As proposed, the addition of new habitable space would continue the existing setback established by the garage wall line. Staff believes that the proposed modification would not be noticeable to the general public and would be consistent with other approved modifications to PUDs within the City of Pleasant on. Case PUD-77-08-IM/PADR-1490 Planning Commission Page - 3 -