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£ RZ-98-03. City of Pleasanton Application to amend the Pleasanton Municipal code by modifying the process for reviewing second units. The Municipal code amendment would allow the Zoning Administrator to approve or deny a second unit after an administrative hearing and would create development standards for second units. Mr. Iserson referenced a staff reported dated September 9, 1998, and highlighted key azeas contained in the staff report including the recent applications, current municipal code requirements, conditional use permits, California State law, and project description. He stated that this Code amendment was prepared at the direction of the Commission and that the provisions contain many of the standazds that have been used as conditions of approval. The draft ordinances increase the reaz yazd setback for second units in detached accessory structures for privacy reasons. In conclusion, Mr. Iserson stated that staffs recommendation is to recommend approval of Case RZ-98-03 to the City Council, by adopting a resolution, attached as Exhibit "A," and forwarding the proposed amendment to the City Council for review at a public heazing. Discussion ensued relating to setbacks and state zoning laws. Commissioner Roberts suggested requiring that secondary units for R-1-6,500 property be only in attached structures and that second units in detached structures only be allowed on large lots with increased setbacks. There was considerable discussion by the commissioners related to these issues. Ms. Seto informed the Commission that she would like to reseazch the legality of developing an - ordinance that would preclude secondary units in a detached accessory structures within zoning districts of the R-1-10,0001ots or smaller. Further, the Commission requested that staff provide a recommendation relating to minimum rearyazd setbacks being increased for second units in detached accessory structures in the R-1-20,000 and R-1-40,000 districts. Further, staff will report on those findings at a later Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Sullivan expressed his support with secondary units for affordable housing and stated he would like to be involved in the decision-making process for sensitive azeas that the General Plan stated should have "less intensity uses ..," such as Oak Tree Farms. Discussion ensued relating to items that will be referred to the Planning Commission, the timeline for decisions of the Zoning Administrator, and secondary units being used for affordable housing. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Sullivan suggested having a presentation provided to the Planning Commission by an independent group on land use and transportation, planning, and trip reduction programs. Further, he suggested that he will work with staff to identify organizations that could provide a presentation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 September 9, 1998