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He presented a picture of other improvements on lots having only walkway access. He stated that the area for the proposed improvement is approximately 10,000 aq. ft., allowing a 20~ setback from the existing houses and a minissof 10- setback from ax~y lot line. Commissioner DeVor asked about the location of trees. Mr. i+Y~ank noted the location of the trees and said that they would like to locate the row duplex in such a way as to take advantage of the trees now there. The proposed structure would be in the rear of 340 Augustine with the front facing to the north, to take advantage of adequate guest parking, recreational area and the existing trees. Nr. Borame emphazied that the proposed construction is consistent with the character of the developments in the area. Chairman Wetherby asked Attorney Struthers for his report. Attorney Struthers reported on existing ordinance controlling the "deep lot" development problem and stated what conditions of approval were customary for similar develop- ments in Alameda County. He suggested the Commission should establish the access standards, lot area to be covered, and such other conditions that might be neces- sary for desirable development. Chairman Wetherby asked Planning Consultant Bill Rugg for his comments. Mr. Rugg stated that whatever the Commission decided on this application would be setting up a precedent for the future and suggested conditions for approval. There being no further comment from the audience present, Chairman Wetherby closed the public hearing. Commissioner DeVor stated that this improvement looked as though it would not detract from the neighborhood, but stated the Commission should be consistent and should do now what it will do in the future when setting up the requirements for the area. Commissioner DeVor asked Consultant Rugg how the application complied with the density formula in the proposed zoning ordinance, and Mr. Rugg indicated the area approximately complied with the standards previously discussed by the Commission. Resolution No. 20 Introduced by Commissioner Wharton, seconded by Commissioner Hanifen, finding that the conditions of the Interitli Zoning Ordinance are met and. granting the Conditional Zoning Permit under the following conditions; 1) Access to the rear additions be 20' with 16' improved driveway; 2) The ratio of parking spaces to the number of dwellings be 1z:1; 3) The minimum side yard be 18' and a minimum 20' between residential strucutres; 4) Separate sanitary trunks be run from rear units to street; 5) Map and pictures submitted become part of the resolution; and 6) The house numbers be visible from the street. Resolution No. 20 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners DeVor, Hanifen, Mitchell, Trowbridge, Wharton and Wetherby. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.