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Chair Blank stated that workshops are a great idea. Commissioner Fox inquired if the original Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the CC&R's had any provisions regarding tennis courts or enclosed sports courts or pools. Mr. Pavan replied that the PUD is silent on open or enclosed tennis courts. He noted that because it is an enclosed structure, it is regarded as part of the primary structure, subject to design review requirements such as floor area ratio (FAR), and setbacks requirements. He added that with respect to the use, there is nothing in the PUD as well to preclude it because it is a private court specifically for personal enjoyment and that of their friends. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Each Commissioner each disclosed that he/she met separately with the applicants and their architect. Terry Townsend, project architect, noted that the applicants, Scott and Shelly Adams, were present. He thanked the Planning Commission, staff, and the neighbors for their cooperation and indicated that the applicants wish to keep the process open and get everyone involved to attain the best solution for everyone. He then displayed a PowerPoint presentation and pointed out the location of the existing structures as well as those of the immediate neighbors, the gated Grey Eagle Estates, and the Foxbrough development. Mr. Townsend then summarized the existing conditions of the structure and the proposed design of the project. He noted that the existing house is the original one-story ranch style home that was built about 50 years ago with several additions including an indoor pool, an accessory structure, and a second unit with a full kitchen. He noted that the house has been vacant for two- and-a-half years and that the condition inside the building was unhealthy with a lot of water damage and mold on the floor. He noted that this unhealthy situation was the determining factor regarding whether to continue off of the existing structure or to have the flexibility to move the structure and the proposal around. Mr. Townsend then pointed to a clear, flat, undeveloped area to the south of the property that they had determined to be the ideal location for the tennis court. He noted that after discussions with the neighbors, this has been moved closer to the street, and about 60 story poles were erected to give the neighbors different visual pictures of the impacts on their lots. 60 erected in various views. He then showed different slides showing views from different angles and from some of the neighbors' properties to give a sense of the massing. He indicated that the scale of the proposed home is in keeping with the existing homes in the neighborhood in terms of width and height. He added that to retain a heritage oak tree, the footprint of the house has been shifted farther down to the south and toward the street; a view corridor to Mt. Diablo has also been kept clear. Mr. Townsend indicated that they are integrating as many Green points as possible into the project, exceeding the minimum 50 points required by Pleasanton, in terms of construction waste, framing and engineering, aggregate in the driveway, non-invasive landscape, and artificial PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 9, 2008 Page 15 of 28