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M I N U T E S of THE MEETING of THE PLANNING COMMISSION Pleasanton, California April 19, 1962 The reg~i.larly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 1962, by Chairman Ralph Mitchell. ROLL CALL showed the following: Present: Chairman Mitchell Commissioners Antonini Landon Lozano Rega Secretary Fales Ex-Officio Hohn (arrived a few minutes later) Absent: Ex-Officio Dana Kamp King On motion of Commissioner Rega, seconded by Commissioner Lozano, the minutes of the meeting of April 5 were approved as written and unanimously adopted by those present. Chairman Mitchell opened the public hearings on Annexations No. 16 and 19. Secretary Fales recommended that these two zoning hearings be put over to the May 3 meeting. No one spoke from the audience. It was moved by Commissioner Landon, seconded by Commissioner Rega, and unanimously approved, that the zoning hearings be continued to the meeting of May 3. Secretary Fales introduced Mr. Herman D. Ruth, City and Regional Planning Consultant in Berkeley, acting for an organization known as Castlewood Enterprises, requesting annexation, zoning and planned unit development approval for an area of 37 acres located at the southeast corner of Bernal Avenue and Foothill Road. The Pleasanton City Council has referred the entire matter to the Planning Commission for considera- tion and recommendation to the City Council with respect to all three items, particu- larly the feasibility and desirability of annexation. Mr. Ruth presented to the Plan- ning Commission his proposal for "Castlewood Center", including architect's drawings of the proposed development. Included were provisions for a neighborhood shopping center, motel, garden court restaurant and 188 units of town houses and apartments. The neighborhood commercial area is to be located on a 2.8 acre site with 6.7 acres of off-street parking. Discussion followed with statements by Mr. Fales, Judge Willia~ H. Gale for the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Cecil Beebe for the Pacific Gas and Electric Co., and Nr. Peter Christesen as a landowner-citizen. The question of underground wiring was mentioned and considered feasible by Mr. Beebe. Mr. Ruth state that if the Planning Commission chose to impose underground wiring on the developers as one of the requirements, then that would have to be met if the perty is to be developed. Chairman Mitchell suggested that if there were no more comments, the Com- mission continue this matter to the next meeting, May 3, and hold a study session. On motion of Commissioner Landon, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, and unanimously ap- proved, it was decided to have a study session on this matter on April 25, and invite members of the Chamber of Commerce and any interested persons who might like to attend The next matter brought before the Commission was the request of Mr. Elmer D. White for a Zoning Permit in order to conduct a garage business (minor repairs) at 835 Main Street in a C-C (Community Commercial) District. Mr. Falea pointed out the Zoning Bermit was:.necessary because the property would come under new land use. Mr. White was present in the audience. Judge Gale spoke from the audience for Mr. L. Amaral, who represented Mr. White, stating that the above property had been used as a general overhaul and repair shop for many years and was merely being reverted back to a former usage. Mr. Fales, speaking for the staff, said there is no objection to this, but performance standards must be considered, especially those pertaining to noise. Com- missioner Antonini inquired if the lot adjacent to 835 Main Street went along with the garage so there would be off-street parking. Nr. White replied that such was the case. Mr. Fales stated that the Planning Commission should determine whether the conditions of Ordinance No. 309 hhve been met. Nir. Fales recommended the Zoning Permit be granted with no stipulations other than those in the Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Commission er Rega, seconded by Commissioner Tendon, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: