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Item 6b PAP-72~ (PADR-414)~ James Ervin (SR 05:005) AD~eal of the PlanninD Commission's denial of an aoolication for desiRn review aooroval to construct an aD=roximatel¥ 768-square-foot addition, to be used as retail space~ in front of the existin;I sin.qle-famil¥ home located at 4473 Railroad Avenue; three pa~rking spaces would be added at the rear of the property. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) and Downtown Revitalization District. Mr. Sullivan recused himself, as he was a member of the Planning Commission at the time this item was discussed and denied. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report. Mayor Hosterman was concerned about the addition being esthetically and amhitecturally pleasing but also in keeping with the flavor of downtown. Mr. Iserson said staff feels that the proposed design would accomplish that. Mr. Brozosky asked how much of the building has changed in the past 104 years? Mr. Iserson said it is hard for him to know how much the building has changed over the years. When the applicant purchased the home, he did renovations to the · - house to upgrade the exterior and brought in some detailing that was not on the original building, which made it look more historical. He believed the applicant has done a number of positive changes to the building over the years. Mr. Brozosky asked if some of the changes to the building have been to the exterior? Mr. Iserson said yes. Mayor Hosterman declared the public hearing open. James Ervin, applicant, mentioned that he has done cosmetic and detail work to the house when he pumhased it in 1996. He upgraded the house with air conditioning, a new heating system and recessed lighting. An addition to the home was built two years ago, which duplicated everything that was in the existing home. The new addition will use the same type of material and trim to maintain the same amhitecture. Michael O'Callaghan, representing the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), said the PDA is in support of staff's recommendation and the conditions of approval. He noted that City staff has worked diligently to develop a relationship with the Association through continued ongoing negotiations to develop the downtown consistent with design guidelines. He encouraged the Planning Commission and Council to consider that there has been an ample amount of time put into these projects. Peter MacDonald, representing the Pleasanton Downtown Association, said this is the kind of investment that the PDA would like to encourage in the downtown. The proposed application is on a small scale, pedestrian oriented, retail, helps to build the Pleasanton City Council 9 01/04/05 Minutes