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Vice-Chairman Landon then opened the public hearing on the application of Emil Saugar for a variance from the provision of Section 7.5, Ordinance No. 309, in order to construct eight duplex units on property adjacent to 4156 Vineyard Avenue, in an R-2 (one and two-family residential) District, Mr. Saugar spoke from the audience and stated that he had presented his plans to Mr. Fales earlier and also explained that for some time he has been attempting to make some sort of improvement on this property that would be beneficial and this seems to be the best solution since it is a long, narrow lot. No one else spoke and Vice-Chairman Landon closed the public hearing. Mr. Fales gave the staff report stating that the variance requested if from 70 to 60 feet on the frontage and from 25 to 20 feet in the rear yard. It is the staff's recommendation, due to the exceptional depth and narrow- ness of the property that this variance be granted, Mr. Fales pointed out that this is an extremely good workable use for the property. On motion of Commissioner Rega, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, the variance was unanimously granted by all Commissioners.present. The next matter brought before the Commission was the application of Mr. Les Field, 4053 Walnut Drive, for a zoning permit to allow erection of an advertising sign in C-G (General Commercial) District. Mr. Field spoke from the audience stating that the building in question has been used as a furniture warehouse and he wishes to reopen it as a used and new furniture sales store. Secretary Fales stated that this is a permitted use under the Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Commissioner Rega, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, the permit was granted. The next item on the agenda was a referral from the Alameda County Planning Department regarding an application from Mr. Herbert J. Godfrey, 1725 Rose Avenue, for a proposed addition to a single-family residence in an A-2 District on a parcel reduced in area from required 5 acres to 4 acres and which parcel has no frontage on an approved street. A discussion ensued and it was decided that further study and information was needed before any decision could be made. This matter was put over until April 19th. A communication to Chairman Mitchell from Richazd J. Shepherd of the Rapid Transit District was read to the Commission. There were no other communi- cations. For the information of the Commission, it was noted that the City Council has referred a regnost from the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce for a policy statement regarding off-street parking in the Central Business District. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the present situation regarding park- ing and the future needs in the City. It was decided that this item should be postponed until a later date in order to give time Lo gather all the data possible. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M., on motion of Commissioner Rega, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, to meet again on April 19, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. ~~