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Pleasanton. She felt there did not need to be any more larger houses built on the hill. She hoped that the Council would not approve this project. She also believed there needed to be a limitation put on the number of garages and square footage. Mr. Pico asked staff if the house would be visible from Foothill Road. Mr. Swift said a person in a vehicle traveling northbound would see the house as the cars approach the intersection at Muirwood Drive. However, the house would probably be blocked by a ridge from those traveling southbound on Foothill Road. Ms. Michelotti said the greatest impact will be for those traveling northbound on Foothill until the road drops down past Muirwood Drive. Ms. Ayala said these lots were looked at in February 1997 and it was 4-0 vote not to increase the square footage over 4500 sq. ft. In October 1997 plans were brought forth and the developer was advised that it was over the 4500 sq. ft. limit. She said the buyers bought this lot knowing the restrictions and she would not approve anything beyond the 4500 sq. ft. She believed consistency was important so that the staff and the developers would know that the limit really is 4500 sq.ft. Mayor Tarver said generally he did not like PUD's having modifications. When Moller Ranch was approved, he believed that the houses would not be visible, but they are. The damage is already done. The guidelines state 4500 sq.ft. but nothing about the size of the garages. The addition of the garage increases the massiveness of the house. He suggested pulling the garage in to create a better design and stop the visual damage. He supported the additional square footage instead of saying no and potentially ending up with a worse design if the buyers were to get approval for a second unit, a granny flat, etc. He understood where Ms. Ayala was coming from and wanted future buyers to understand there is a 4500 sq. ft. limitation. But he felt the big issue was not being addressed. The issue is how the house and garage are laid out. His inclination is to support the concept of the addition, all square footage, reduce the driveway to twelve feet, reduce the massiveness of the front of the building, and only change the color if the Planning Director approved it. Ms. Michelotti agreed with Mayor Tarver regarding the approval of Moller Ranch, the visual impacts, and how it was believed the development would not be seen. But that is not what is being addressed tonight. Tonight is an individual seeking approval. She said the square footage is being added to the front of the house and felt it would not be obtrusive to the overall design of the house. She was willing to support the modification on this particular lot. She agreed with Mr. Glenn's comments regarding the driveway and felt it should be left at sixteen feet. She said the house will be tucked into the hillside and therefore not be visible from Foothill Road. Mr. Pico had concerns with the Moller Ranch development. He felt if Council deviated from the standards, massive homes will be built on Foothill Road. He could not support going beyond the 4500 square feet and therefore would not support the appeal. Pleasanton City Council 8 4/21/98 Minutes