|
R-1 District. Mr. Campbell presented the aeaff report stating that granting of
<br />the requested variance would be of great benefit to the applicant; but that it
<br />could also net a precedent. Staff racomsended denial of variance on the grounds
<br />that the conditions for a variance were amt met in this case. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson
<br />ware present in the audience. Mr. Tho.~son stated that he did not wane the pool
<br />equipment to be visible from the house or the pool area. Mr. Thompson further
<br />stated that he would prefer to keep the fence consistent rather than to have it
<br />dogging. Thera being no further comments from the audience, it was moved bq
<br />Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Rega, and carri~l, that the public
<br />hearing be closed. After discussion by the Commission, upon motion of Commissioner
<br />Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Rega, the follo•.~ing resolution was adopted by
<br />unanimous vote:
<br />RESOLUTION N0, 330
<br />WHEREAS, the application of Wm. F, Thompson, 750 Mirador Court, for a
<br />Variance from Section 6.500, Ordinance No. 309, in order to extend
<br />a fence six feet into the sideyard aetbeck at the above address, in an R-1
<br />District;
<br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
<br />RESOLVED, that the above named Variance is hereby granted.
<br />Chairman Landon opened the public hearing on the application of J. J. Brae, 4377
<br />First Street, for a Variance from Section 13.500, Ordinance No. 309, in order to
<br />allow construction of an addition to the Pleasanton Times Building, 129 Spring
<br />Street, with a reduced front yard setback, in a C-G District. Mr. Campbell, in
<br />giving the staff report, stated that the requested Variance for the reduced front
<br />yard requirement is purely a matter of timing. An ordinance has been introduced
<br />by City Council to rezone this general area to C-C, Community Commercial District,
<br />which would require no front yard at all. Mr. Jack Bxas and Mr. John 8dmaade were
<br />present in the audience. Thera being no further comment from the audience, it wag
<br />moved by Commissioner Rega, seconded by Comtni.saioner Lozano, and carried, that
<br />the public hearing be closed. After discussion by the Commission, upon motion of
<br />Commissioner Lozano, seconded by Commissioner Rega, the following resolution was
<br />adopted by unanimous vote:
<br />RESOLUTION N0, 331
<br />WHEREAS, the application of J. J. Bras, 4377 First Street, for a Variance
<br />from Section 13.500, Ordinance No. 309, in order to allow con-
<br />struction of an addition to the Pleasanton Times Building, 129 Spring Street,
<br />with a reduced front yard setback, in a C-G District;
<br />NOW; T~13REFORE, BE IT
<br />RESOLVED, that the above named Variance is hereby granted.
<br />Chairman Landon proceeded to the application of J. J. Bras, 4377 First Street,
<br />for a Zoning Permit with Site Plan and Architectural Approval and Landscape
<br />Approval, in order to construct an addition to an existing building (Pleasanton
<br />Times Building) at 129 Spring Street, in a C-G District. Mr. Camcbell, is giving
<br />the staff report, stated that access to off-street parking and site drainage both
<br />present a problem. The use of the proposed addition conforms to the intent of
<br />the ordinance and should be approved. Site plan and architectural approval should
<br />be coaeiderad with conditions stated in staff report with respect to off-street
<br />parking and site drainage. Mr. Bras stated that the possibility of further
<br />additions mere •~-t?.ikely due to parking and circulation of care. At the present
<br />time, the ejnp'loyeea park in the rear; the public in front. Mr. Campbell stated
<br />concern cdth relation to narking areas and tide areas which era "ponding" areas.
<br />Mr. Bdmands asked whether the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks were to be the
<br />drainage pattern and if the City Engineer would set the grade for this property.
<br />Mr. Campbell replied that for the time being, the drainage will continue to be ae
<br />it now exists. After dlecuasion by the Commiealon, upon motion of Commissioner
<br />Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Lozano, the following resolution was adopted
<br />by unanimous vote:
<br />
|