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Commissioner Blank believed a TOD project near BART was different than the TOD project in San Mateo, which was not near BART. He noted that when he lived in Fremont, he was within walking distance of the Fremont BART station. He believed that although there was not a TOD development in that area, people would find a residence within walking distance of BART to be extremely desirable. He believed that there might be a case for reduced parking in Pleasanton. Ms. Decker noted that in looking at the original designs and elevations on page 2, one of the design challenges was to provide more rooftop articulation, which was not accomplished by lowering the tower elements. Staff believed the structure and the design would be enhanced when the applicant returned with the differences in elevations. Commissioner Blank noted that he did not want to see the towers lowered, although they could be softened or articulated further. He believed the towers looked somewhat harsh and would like the mass to be mitigated. Mr. Tang noted that they would continue to work on the proportion of the tower element. No action was taken. A recess was called at 8:32 p.m. Commissioner Blank left the meeting during the recess. Chairperson Fox reconvened the meeting at 8:46 p.m. b.PUD-63, Frank Auf der Maur, Michael Carey, and Steve Maestas Work Session to review and receive comment for an application for Planned Unit Development to construct four single-family residential units with detached garages at the property located at 418 Rose Avenue. Zoning for the property is RM-15 (Multiple-Family Residential) District and Core Area Overlay District. Ms. Amos summarized the staff report, and described the scope and layout of this proposed project. She displayed the site plan and elevations on the overhead screen. Ms. Decker noted that staff wished to receive clarification from the Planning Commission regarding whether it would be more appropriate to have a custom home with design guidelines in the Downtown area. Typically, the smaller infill developments have been considered production home developments, where all of the architecture was designed and planned to be implemented and constructed at one time. She noted that would be a considerable investment for the developer, whereas it may be appropriate, given the uniqueness, architecture, and development of the Downtown area itself in terms of character and quality, to have design guidelines define the materials, styles, and elements. At that time, the buyer would select from a number of choices of design detailing. Staff would also like comments on whether it would be appropriate to have an attached development versus a detached development. She added that the Planning PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2007 Page 12 of 20