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he believes he has complied with all the staff recommendations to make the project conform to what the City wants and the guidelines of the Downtown Specific Plan. Commissioner O'Connor observed that on Lot 2, the carport, at less than 400 square feet, is undersized for atwo-car parking structure. Mr. Raney replied that to meet the parking requirements, Lot 2 includes one covered and one uncovered spaces because there was not enough room for two covered parking spaces. He added that four of the houses would include two covered spaces and two to three off-street parking spaces. He indicated that only Lot 1 did not have two covered spaces. Commissioner O'Connor noted that when he met with Mr. Raney onsite, Mr. Raney confirmed that the carports would be designed in a way they could be enclosed in the future. Michael O'Callaghan, representing Jerry Raney, stated that he was speaking in connection with construction costs, Master Plan conformance, and the Pleasanton Downtown Association's (PDA) desire for higher density single-family, owner-occupied properties. He noted that this is the type of project the PDA supports. He added that railroads ran through the town about 15 times a day and that he had become accustomed to them. He indicated that they have manuals that they consult which provide design criteria that meet the same STC rating, engineering, and cost analysis and that they incorporate these into the overall project. He noted that the noise analyst review process is similar to a geotechnical engineering review process and that the designs will meet these criteria. He indicated that the project architect was also present in the audience. In response to Commissioner O'Connor's inquiry regarding the cost to enclose the carport, Mr. O'Callaghan replied that it would most likely be a few thousand dollars per carport. He noted that it was his understanding that staff is interested in carports to see landscaping and streetscape; however, if the Commission so desired to have garages, the doors would cost about $1,500 each, and the walls would be about $158-$160/linear foot, for a total cost of approximately $8,000 to $10,000 per garage. Anne Boram~ Reinhart stated that her father owned property at 4282, 4676, and 4664 Augustine Street and that she never has given thought to the railroad and considered this part of the heritage of Pleasanton. She indicated that she liked the proposed project, particularly the underground utility. She noted that her tenants have been curious about the project and expressed concern about parking. She inquired whether guests would have to park on Augustine Street, which is already jammed with cars, and if the City would allow RV's and boats to park on Augustine Street. Mr. Raney distributed copies of photos which showed the location of the houses and depicted what would be done to alleviate the parking issue. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 23, 2008 Page 4 of 8