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Mr. Swift thought at the second Council meeting in March. Mr. Pico felt it would be better to wait until the ordinance was reviewed before making a decision about this application. Mr. Swift said this application was initiated by City Council and it predated the Planning Commission' s decision to review the secondary unit ordinance. Mr. Pico felt by approving this project it would grandfather in secondary units in projects with conditions that might be significantly different from a new ordinance. Ms. Michelotti clarified that the lot size in this project was consistent with the Commissions recommendations. Mr. Swift said the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the application. The Planning Commission recommended a modification to the ordinance that would restrict second units to R-I-IO,O00 or larger and mandate setback requirements for detached units which are larger than what is before Council tonight. Mayor Tarver asked if the Planning Commission decision incorporated Council's direction to staff regarding secondary units. Mr. Swift said this project was approved before that direction was given to staff. Ms. Michelotti asked if the Planning Commission felt positive about its recommendation. She understood that these units were being discussed because of the nature of the development, the lot size and the need for providing affordable units. Mr. Swift agreed. Mr. Dennis understood what the Planning Commission was reviewing would not apply to secondary units of this size. Mr. Swift said the Planning Commission is recommending a city-wide ordinance that would limit secondary units to lots zoned R-I-IO,O00 or larger, but would establish different setbacks. That ordinance would apply to existing and new neighborhoods. Mayor Tarver asked if there was a condition that stated the city must be notified as to the use of the secondary unit. He was concerned about the secondary units being used for auxiliary use. Pleasanton City Council 8 02/02/99 Minutes