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~. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA MINUTES The meeting of the City Planning Commission was called to order at the City Hall on August 15, 1957 at 8:00 P.M.~ Vice-Chairman Abrott presiding. ROLL CALL: Present; Commissioners Hartle, Hanifen, Trowbridge, Wetherby, Wharton and Abrott Absent: Commissioner Oxsen Aldo present were Councilman Ed Orloff, City Administrator C.W. Masonheimer and Planning Consultant Bill Rugg. The minutes of June 20th and July 16th were approved as forwarded on motion of Com- missioner Trowbridge and seconded by Commissioner Hanifen. Correspondence: Mr. Louis Hewitsonis letter of resignation as Chairman of the Planning Commissions which was effective on July _l, 1957 was read. The County Planning Commissions letter advising of the applicat- ion of Edwin ld. Carter for an amendment to the ?oning Ordinance and road petition extending Carter Drive was read. Mr. Pfasonheim- er reported on the meeting previously held to consider the app- lication and advising that the City had been represented. A letter from Bill & Ollie Ackerman relative to a building permit was read. Mr. Masonheimer stated that action on this matter had already been taken by the City Council. The application for a Conditional Zoning Permit by Dublin Realty Co., represented by Mr. L. A. Hilliker, was heard. The land, now known as 408 W. Division, located at the south end of the Arroyo Dell Valle between Division and the Deetz gravel plant to the east, would be improved fora group of residential type patio apart- ments. The one bedroom apartments would rent for approximately $115.00 per month and the two bedroom for around $135.00. According to Mr. Hilliker the development might reach 30 units with the construction of the first 12 to begin approximately January 1, 1958. The present idea being for Dublin Realty to retain ownership of the land and apartments, with possible sale of the individual apartments in the fut- ure. For the present time the home, occupied by Mrs. Fisher, on the corner of St. Marys and kr. Division would be left intact. The plans call for the construction of the front group of apartments and the swimming pool in the first period. Mr. Hilliker also stated that only single story buildings would be built fronting on Division Street; that the exteriors would be rustic, in keeping with the surrounding residential area; that there would be sufficient off street parkir;g area to acwmo- date tenants; that all driveways would be paved and other areas would be landscaped. Eill Rugg stated that the proposed development was exactly in keeping caith the patt- ern of design to be suggested by the Planners for future land use. Commissioner !aetherby asked whether Engineer Pestana had reviewed the plans as yet. 2h•. Hilliker stated that he had not but would so submit them. The extreme narrowness of Division Street, possiblity of restricted traffic and future widening of the street were dis- cussed. Mr. Rugg stated he felt that warning the builder at this time of such fut- ure problems was sufficient. Dfr. Ed Orloff of 355 Division Street, was asked if