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M I N U T E S
<br />of
<br />THE MEETING
<br />of
<br />TfIIi PLANNING COMNaSSION
<br />Pleasanton, California
<br />June 26, 1963
<br />Due to the lack of a quorum on the above date, the meeting of the Planning Commie-
<br />aion was not held.
<br />July 10, 1963
<br />The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at
<br />8:00 P,M., on Wednesday, July 10, 1963, by Chairman Philip Landon..
<br />ROLL CALL showed the following:
<br />Present: Commissioners Antonini
<br />Raga
<br />Wipfli
<br />Chairman Landon
<br />Secretary Falea
<br />Absent: Commissioner Lozano
<br />On motion of Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Comffisaionex Wipfli, the minutes of
<br />the meatiug of June 12 were unanimously approved as presented by those Commissioners
<br />present,
<br />Secretary Falea referred to the meeting of May 16, 1963, and etnted that the City
<br />Attorney recommends that the change of meeting night for the Comffiasion, which was
<br />done by motion on that date, be done by resolution, and that Resolution No. 220 has
<br />been reserved for this purpose. Upon motion of Commieaioner Rega, seconded by Com-
<br />missioner Wipfli, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by those Commle-
<br />aioaers present:
<br />RESOLUTION N0, 220
<br />RESOLVED, that the Pleasanton Planning Commission shall change their
<br />regular meetings to the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
<br />month, at 8:00 P.M., commencing June 12, 1963.
<br />Chaixmaa Landon opened the public hearing on the application of Mre. Caroline
<br />Henningeen, 1056 Division Street, for a Variance from Section 6.5 and Section
<br />16.602, Ord. No. 309, in order to create a lot with a reduced area and rearyard
<br />setback, and a reduced aideyard for an accessory building at the above location, in
<br />an R-1 District. Mra. Henningsen was present in the audience and further clarified
<br />her request. There being no other comments from the audience, Chairman Landon de-`
<br />Glared the public hearing closed. Mr. Falea gave the staff report and explained
<br />that the lot in question is located at the south comer of Fair and Division
<br />Streets. The proposal is to divide the lot into two portions, each one including
<br />an existing dwelling unit. The applicant ie requesting a Variance from Section 6.5
<br />and Section 16.602, Ord. No. 309, in order to subdivide the one lot into two lots.
<br />One lot would have an area of 5,734 aq.ft., whereas the minimum lot area in an R-1
<br />liatrict is 6,500 aq.ft., necessitating a Variance of 766 sq.ft, Also a Variance
<br />fY~m Section 16.602 is required to allow an accessory building with a aideyard eet-
<br />ba~c of 1.26 ft, from a required aideyard of 5 ft., or a Variance of 3.74 ft, A
<br />15~ft. rear yard Variance is also requested (from the required 20 ft. to S ft.) Mr.
<br />Falta stated also that Mra. Henningaen has made application, under Ord. No, 358,
<br />fora minor subdivision. Mrs. Henningeen was advised to apply for Variances prior
<br />to t':e calling of a meeting of the Subdivision Comffittee to consider the minor eub-
<br />diviaion. Sidewalk, curb and gutter should be reviewed by the Subdivision Committee
<br />Mr, F31es added. The staff recommended the Variances be granted, and all remaining
<br />pertinent physical factors of the property be taken care of by the Subdivision Com•
<br />ffittee. After considerable discussion by the Commission, City Attorney Struthers
<br />was asked for hie comments, and he stated the City helped to create this situation
<br />when Fair Street was constructed by the County. This matter la now subject to the
<br />discretion of the Commission. The City deeded the frontage to Mre. Henningsen at
<br />the time Fair Street was cut through. Upon motion of Commissioner Antonini, second-
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