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Chair Blank did not believe that a single -story home would be workable here, but if it could be accomplished, that would be fine. Ms. Decker wished to revisit what she heard as consensus: • In general, the Planning Commission feels that the site plan is good and would like increased setbacks. • There is a desire to see greater setbacks at least on the east side, next to the townhomes • The sizes of the homes need to be reduced in order to reduce the FAR. Ms. Decker stated that in terms of the example of a high FAR in the Downtown area, there have been variances up to 56 percent on a 50 -foot by 100 -foot lot on Second Street, which came before the Zoning Administrator, not the Planning Commission. Chair Blank wished to clarify that the FAR may be reduced by reducing the size of the individual units and maintaining density or by removing units. Ms. Decker commented that the Commission agreed that the FAR should be reduced and that staff will verify that calculation. Staff was unsure how staff's calculation differed in terms of the applicant's calculation with respect to whether or not the road was considered part of the calculation, which would make a tremendous difference. She noted that they may have counted the road, which would lead to a 52- percent to 71- percent FAR instead of an overall average of 70 percent. Staff will return with that information. She added that the parking requirement was noted as well. Commissioner Fox inquired whether the Pleasanton Heritage Association would see this item before it returned to the Planning Commission. Ms. Decker replied that she did not believe that staff has made a determination on whether or not the PHA would look at this particular project because it was not that close to Downtown. She noted that could be revisited if the Planning Commission would like that to be considered. Chair Blank suggested that it be left to the discretion of staff. Commissioner Fox inquired whether the PHA was concerned with everything within the Pleasanton Downtown area or just in the Heritage part of town. Chair Blank believed that was something that staff could research. Ms. Decker noted that it was on a case -by -case basis and that if the Commission wished, staff could revisit that issue to determine whether it should go to the PHA. She noted that sometimes the PHA was interested in projects, and staff understood that this project was not necessarily one of those projects. Commissioner O'Connor requested further clarification of the PHA's role and whether it was sanctioned by the City. Chair Blank noted that was a discussion for another time. He then thanked the applicant and the public speakers. No action was taken. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 21, 2008 Page 17 of 17