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RZ-86-5, City of Pleasanton Application of the City of Pleasanton to amend the Municipal Code relating to regulation of signage for multi-story office structures. This item was continued in order for staff to discuss the proposal with business park developers prior to the Planning Commission's review. NEW BUSINESS - Public Hearings GP-86-4, CARRERA Application of Leroy and Rose Carrera to amend the General Plan Land Use Element designation of an approximately 11,700 square foot site from Medium Density Residential to Hiqh Density Residential, located at 856 Palomino Drive. Mr. Swift presented the staff report regarding this amendment. The Carreras have indicated that they would like to add two additional units to the site in which case it would be necessary to initiate rezoning of the site. The public hearing was opened. Leroy Carrera, 876 Seminole Drive, Livermore, requested rezoning to the RM 25 district. His plan for the additional two units would provide more than ample parking. He purchased the property with the understanding that it was zoned High Density-Multiple family and feels that his development plan would increase the value of the area financially and aesthetically. Commissioners Michelotti inquired about existing development on the property and in the area at the time the Carrera's purchased the property. Ms. Michelotti also wished clarification on the General Plan designation for the area. Brian Swift indicated High Density is not the recommendation of the Residential Review Committee. They did not make any recommendation because the area was already developed. Research on the area indicated the zoning of the surrounding area will have to be rectified in the future. Joseph O'Brien, 3529 Touriga Drive (Lot 20), has taken an informal poll of the neighbors and the general consensus is that the density is high enough as is now stands. His major concerns were as follows: 1) the proposed driveway for the apartment unit is on the side of a curve on Palomino, which would make access difficult; 2) Mr. Carrera indicated that he was planning to go vertical as there was no room on the property to add additional units. If he does it will obstruct his view; 3) when he purchasedhis property twelve years ago, he was told the area was stable and there would be no changes; 4) it is difficult to assess the impact on property values, but he believes it would make it more difficult to sell his house and would decrease the property value. He supports the staff recommendation that this - 3 -