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261 The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Mercer stated he would prefer that the exemption clause remain in the ordinance. Staff advised Mr. Schieman he could appeal to the Board of Adjustment regarding moving expenses or other items of dispute relative to his eviction. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal 9f Ted Mavridis of a decision of the Board of Adjustment d~nyin~ a variance to allow the construction of a triplex~t 276 Spr.in~..S~reet which would not meet code requirements for parking an~ open space. The property 'is' zoned C-C (Central Commercial) District Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 81:396) dated November 4, 1981, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Jack Brag, architect representing the appellant, reviewed the background of this project and stated he felt Council could make the necessary findings for approval because the lot is unit in size, that other in the area enjoy the privilege of in- adequate parking space (he cited several buildings and residences nearby), and that the proJect would not be a detriment to adjacent property. He stated that he had not received any opposition to the development from surrounding neighbors. Mr. Brag re- quested approval of the appeal, as it will allow needed housing in Pleasanton. Mr. Paul Loretz, resident on Spring Street since 1947, stated the proposed pro- ject is good for older people who want to live close to downto~n; that most will not own cars therefore the parking requirements will not be necessary. He stated he strongly supports the project. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to this item. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded by Council- member Mohr, that Resolution No. 81-385, after making the findings that the lot size is unique, that others in the area enjoy the privilege of insufficient parking, and that the project will not be a detriment to surrounding property, approve the appeal of Ted Mavrtdis of a decision of the Board of Adjustment denying a variance to allow the construction of a triplex at 276 Spring Street which would not meet code require- ments for parking and open space, the property is zoned C-C (Central Commercial) Dis- trtct, subject to conditions set forth in staff report SR 81:396, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mehr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ' After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, to initiate an ordinance establishing a core area overlay district providing for modified development standards for rental housing projects of ten units are less in the core area of Pleasanton and adding Article 33 (core area overlay dis- trict) to Chapter 2 (zoning), Title II (Zoning and Development) of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton, pertaining to parking requirements. 3. 11/10/81