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which is the developable area. Anything above 670 feet is designated open space on the General Plan. Because the Planning Commission is concerned about development on legal lots in that area as well as on Dublin Canyon Road, it has scheduled a hearing to discuss expanding the boundary of the overlay district further to the west so it runs to the top of Pleasanton Ridge and along Dublin Canyon Road. That will be heard by the Planning Commission soon. That would come to Council at a subsequent meeting. Ms. Michelotti referred to a list of properties affected by this and inquired if Council could see that. Mr. Swift said it was included in the staff report. The overlay district applies to all properties, but has no practical application unless a property is being developed. If it is an existing lot of record that is not being subdivided, it would only apply to an accessory structure, building addition or new structure on the lot. The intent of the guidelines would be applied rather than the standards. There is a list of properties that staff considers under development or undeveloped with subdivision potential. Ms. Dennis said many lots affected by this are in unincorporated areas and she did not think City staff had control of grading before the property was annexed to the City. Mr. Swift said that was correct. The lots are governed by Alameda County regulations. Ms. Dennis asked if the County regulations were strict regarding grading. Mr. Swift was not familiar with the County' s grading ordinance, but as a practical matter, the County would probably not know what was done. Ms. Dennis expressed concerns about properties located in Alameda County. Larry Cannon presented the report with regard to how regulations on color were formulated. He explained it was very difficult to select a palette of specific colors and stated that emphasis was placed on color value instead. He explained how to use various types of value viewers. He stated the most obvious colors and those to be avoided were shades of yellow and white. He also stated the background for most houses in that area was the dark trees. He recommended flat paint and low reflective surfaces and avoidance of white trim. Ms. Ayala inquired about the use of shades of red. Mr. Cannon said red will not be seen much, but can be used on roofs like tile roofs. Red is complementary to green so it would be good for the area. Ms. Michelotti requested examples of what fits into the overlay district guidelines and what would not be allowed. Pleasanton City Council 18 04/04/00 Minutes