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,--~ -. c. Sec. 3.01 - Subdivision Ordinance Amendment Application of the Planning Co~isaion of the City of Pleasanton to eliminate Sec. 3.01 of Ordinance No. 358, namely, the Subdivision Committee, and placing those duties of said Committee before staff review. Chairman Garrigan opened the Public Hearing. Comments from the balance of the Commissioners were requested by the Chairman. There was considerable discussion between the Commissioners regarding the feasibility of amending the Subdivision Ordinance as proposed in the City Attorney's memo dated October 3, 1969. Commissioners Antonini and Gibbs, who at present are serving as members of the Subdivision Committee pointed out certain advantages gained from having certain members of Commission serve on the Committee. However, others on the Commission felt that perhaps many of the items discussed at the meetings could best be handled by the staff, who were cognizant of Commission's feelings and preferences. Commissioner Antonini remarked that his personal view on this was that although the afternoon meetings often presented a hardship, he believed that in the added review, the final result was a better product. Mr. Dudley Frost, D. & V. Builders, spoke encouraging the Commission to at least temporarily try out the new method, which he stated was now being employed by many other cities. Upon motion of Chairman Garrigan, seconded by Commissioner Pereira, and carried, the Public Hearing was continued. Upon motion of Chairman Garrigan, seconded by Commissioner Pons, and carried, it was moved that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to Ord. 358 abolishing the Subdivision Committee and substituting City staff, said amendment to apply to Minor Subdivision meetings as well. The vote for this motion was as follows: Ayes - Commissioners Pereira, Pons and Chairman Garrigan Noes - Commissioner Antonini Abstain - Commissioner Gibbs 7. MATTBRS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW. b. Fa lender Homes - Review of landacavina alonz Foothill Road This matter had been discussed with both the developer and Mr. Gary Patton, Director of Parks and Recreation. Prior to revising the landscaping for Foothill Road, it would be advantageous to thoroughly review with City Council any landscaping for Foothill Road and have this in the form of a policy from Council. One of the items for consideration would be the pedestrian safety walk. The Planning Director advised the Commission that the Parks and Recreation Director will have a report, as will the Planning staff for the meeting of October 22, 1969. c A letter of explanation from the architect, Mullen-Morris & Alexander of Hayward, along with a plan illustrating the proposed location of the dumpster for the Plea Banton Gardens, Inc., facility was sent to the Commission for their review and action. Primarily, the Pleasanton Gardens Association wished to eliminate the several small garbage areas and instead have only the one large dumpster located close to the manager's apartment unit. A Mr. Frye, representing the applicant, was present and spoke in favor of the revision. He told the Commission that the garbage will be picked up twice a week, adding that the garbage receptacle was unlike the usual dumpaters, in that the lid would be spring-loaded. -3-