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M I N U T E S
<br />of
<br />THE MEETING
<br />of
<br />THL PLANNING COMNIISSION
<br />Pleasanton, California
<br />October 23, 1963
<br />The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at
<br />8:00 P,M. on Wednesday, October 23, 1963, by Chairman Philip Landon.
<br />ROLL CALL showed the following:
<br />Present: Commissioners Antonini
<br />Lozano
<br />Chairman Landon
<br />Absent: Comul.saionera P.ega
<br />Wipfli
<br />Secretary Falea
<br />City Engineer Campbell acted as Secretary Pro Tempore.
<br />On motion of Commissioner Lozano, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, the minutes bf
<br />the meeting of October 9, 1963, were approved as presented by unanimous vote of
<br />those Commieaioners present.
<br />Chairman Landon opened the public hearing on the application of Mr. Ted Kuhlkin,
<br />20928 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, fora Variance from Section 17.404, Ord. No. 304;
<br />to allow a reduced site area, increased unit density, reduced recreational space
<br />and reduced setbacks, as a matter for reconsideration in connection with the ex-
<br />pansion of an existing trailer park at 777, 779 and 785 Roae Avenue, in an RG-15
<br />District. Mr. Ruhlkin was present in the audience and stated that the Planning
<br />Commission, on August 28, 1963, granted him a Variance for 22 trailer epacea with
<br />reduced sideyard area, reduced setbacks and reduced recreational area. However,
<br />he has been unable to secure a loan on this basis and is reapplying at thle time
<br />fora Variance in order to install 25 trailer spaces, on the advice of the City
<br />Attorney. Mr. Kuhlkin said he also wishes to install underground wiring, demolish
<br />an existing building and replace with trailer spaces, and generally improve the
<br />property. Commissioner Antonini pointed out that the maximum number of trailer
<br />spaces allowable on the subject property ie 19, whereas the Planning Commission
<br />granted Mr. Kuhlkin a Variance for 22 spaces (per Resolution No. 238, on August 28,
<br />1963). Comments in favor of Mx. Kuhlkin's proposal were made from the audience by
<br />Mr. and Mra. King and Mr. Dan Canniatraci, owners of properties adjacent to Mr.
<br />Kuhlkin's trailer park. Mr. Kuhlkin stated he wishes to purchase a piece of adjoin-
<br />ing property and establish five trailer epacea and ten parking epacea thereon.
<br />There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Landon declared the
<br />public hearing closed, Mr. Campbell, in giving the staff report, clarified the
<br />fact that Mr. Kuhlkin now has 18 spaces and proposes to establish five epacea on
<br />the property he wishes to purchase, plus two spaces where the existing house ie
<br />situated. The City Attorney advised Mr. Kuhlkin to apply for reconsideration of
<br />the entire Variance, including those items already granted. Mr. Campbell stated
<br />the staff report remains the same as given in consideration of the original Variance
<br />(recorded in Planning Commission minutes of August 14, 1963). After considerable
<br />dlacusaion by the Commission, Chairman Landon asked Mr. Kuhlkin'e permission to
<br />continue this matter to the meeting of November 13, 1963, and scheduled a study
<br />session for November 6, 1963, at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Kuhlkin was requested to submit a
<br />revised Bite plan for the study session.
<br />The next item on the agenda was the application of Mr. Dan Cannietraci, 3460 Village
<br />Drive, Castro Valley, for a Variance from Section 16.602, Ord. No. 309, in order
<br />to locate an accessory building within five feet of the property line, in connection
<br />with construction of a 15-unit multiple dwelling, Located at 755 Rose Avenue, in
<br />an RG-15 District. Mr. Cannistraci and hie contractor, Mr. Otteaon, were present
<br />in the audience, and Mr. Otteaon explained that the application is for a metal
<br />building with an aluminum corrugated roof, open on all aides, to cover the parking
<br />epacea. Mr. King, a neighbor, spoke in favor of the application. There being no
<br />further comments from the audience, Chairman Landon declared the public hearing
<br />closed, Mr. Campbell, in giving the staff report, said the Zoning Ordinance re-
<br />quires 180 eq, ft. fox each parking apace and a 20-foot driveway, and there is more
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