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and suggested that the applicant cooperate with the neighbors in reaching a compromise on design of the proposed residence. Commissioner Sullivan expressed support in approving the application for the secondary unit. He noted that the General Plan requires preserving the existing character of residential neighborhoods and stated his concern is that a 4,000 square foot structure among 1,000 square foot residences would affect the chazacter of the neighborhood. He stated he would not be in favor of approving the application as designed and spoke in favor of the applicant cooperating with neighbors to reach a compromise on design of the residence. Commissioner Sullivan continued by expressing his concern with issues relating to the bam, electrical and fire wall installation, and an office being housed in the garage and requested that staff follow up with code enforcement for those items. He expressed support with this neighborhood being left intactas affordable housing. Vice-Chairperson Roberts expressed her concurrence with her fellow Commissioners' statements and stated that the chazacter of the neighborhood is small houses. She noted that Pleasanton has an ample supply of 3,000 to 4,000 squaze foot homes and that a large home does not fit into this neighborhood. She commented that, in her opinion, this project is a teaz down versus an addition due to the change in chazacter of the residence. She stated that this size house could possibly be built on the property if designed to reduce the massiveness of the residence facing onto Stanley Boulevazd. She expressed concern with reducing affordable housing in the City of Pleasanton. She suggested that a site development plan be submitted and spoke in favor of restoration of the barn. She stated this project should be redesigned and that the Commission has made a point of ensuring that new development does not affect existing neighbors. Further, she stated she would not be in support of approving the application as designed; however, she would be in support of the secondary unit being approved. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED In response to an inquiry by Vice-Chairperson Roberts relating to the applicant's preference to either redesign the project or appeal a denial of the application by the Commission, the applicant stated he would prefer denial by the Commission. Discussion ensued relating to approval of the secondary unit and issues relating to occupancy of secondary unit. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED A motion was made by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Commissioner Kameny, that the Commissioner deny Cases UP-98-76, Z-98-311 and Z-98-310. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Cooper, Kameny, Mass, Sullivan and Vice-Chairperson Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson Kumazan - ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 December 9, 1998