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~'~-'-1sy' f PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON COUNTY ~' ALAMSDA, STATS OF CALIFORNIA MINUTES The misting of the City Planning Co~isaioa was called to order at the City Hall oa September 12, 1957, at 8:05 P.K. by Acting Chairsmn Wetherby. Roll Call; Present: Commisaioaers Haeifen, Oases, Trowbridge, Wetherby amd Wharton Absent: Camissioaer Hartle 'the mantes of August 29, 1957 were approved as forwarded oa amtioa of Co®aissioaer Haaitea seconded by Coaisaioser Oxsea. Aotiag Chairman Wetherby inquirsd if the Council had made an appoints~eat to Eill the vacancy of Commissioner Abrott. Conncilraa Nevis replied that they had sot done ao. The request of James C. Robiasos for a Conditional Zoning Permit to use the Kolk pro- party at 625 Mafa Street as a aaaitoriua for the care of medical coavalaseent~ bed and as~bulatory patients was heard. He stated that occupancy was desired by October 1, 1957 in otdsr to begin the necessary remodeling, i.e. checking fire ezita, adding a bathroom, ramp for wheel chairs,ete• Parking would be handled at the rear of the pro- party where there is an easemem. Mr. Robinson would act is the capaEity of Manager, hiring registered mu~aes~ and later making arrangements for a licesoed physican to be oa call is case of an emergency. In answer to Commissioner Wstherby+s question as to the proposed m;aber of patients Mr. Robinson stated there would be facilities for 25 to 30 with bed patients Daly on the first floor and ambulatory patients on the second. He gave as references his former business at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, 315 North Swing Street and Bishop Nursing Home, 631 North Bishop, Dallas Texas. After fnrther discussion September 26th was set as the date for a public hearing. Prior to the meet- ing Mr. Robinson will meet the Commiasionera at 7:30 to show them through the proposed site. Mr. Ceorge Lopes+s request for a variance to allow the building of a patio covering to the edge of his property at 12 Asador Coact was than heard. Mrs. I,Spea stated that ad- herence to the present zoning ordinance requiring a setback of three feet would complet- ly spoil the appearance of the patio. She stated that the neighbor, C• Wright, had no obJections to their pl.aas and was willing to advise the Com.iaaion of this in writing, in addition she explained that he husband planed to install a drainage system so that Nr. Wright+a property would not be damaged by water florriag off the roof. On motion of Commissioner Wharton, seconded by Co®issioner HaniYen, Resolution X13 xas passed, recosrsending to the City Council that the gariance be granted under the folloxing coad- itiona: 1) that Mr. 4iright submit his letter stating his approval; 2) that proper drain- age be installed along the patio roof; 3) that the proposed construction would create no unsightly appearance or hasard to the neighbors; 4) that the supporting beams be fire resistance within three feet of the property line. Aa announcement of the East Bay Metropolitan Planning Council annual meeting to be held September 20 was read. Commiasionera Hanifen and Trowbridge stated they would attend. Mr. Bill Rugg, planning consultant advised that the state contract had been received and submitted the first draft of the "Summary of Proposed Pleasanton Zoning Ordinance". Commissioner Trowbridge mentioned the need for a crosswalk between the First National Bank and Sprouse Reetz 5ltore on Main Street, hoxever it was found that this had been previously discussed by the City Council and because of possible traffic congestion due to txo such crosswalks within a one black radina had not been approved.