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Commissioner Pace discussed Lots 1 and 5 maintaining the rural feel and look. He asked the size of the lots and homes west of the property and referenced the size of the lots and homes near the proposed project. He then referenced the acreage between Lots 1 and 5 and discussed the applicant's willingness to move the lot line to create more or less a one-acre lot for Lot 1 but noted its impact on the creek. Ms. Clark responded that the lot was .99 acres and the home was about 5,000 square feet. She clarified that the lots on the south side of the street were within the County, not the City's jurisdiction, therefore, they were not developed under the City's zoning requirements. She then responded that the position of the lot line would not impact the location of the building envelope. Commissioner Pace referenced the architectural design and Commissioner Allen's discussion of the size and view of the home; he asked about restrictions on the size of the home. He then requested clarification on landscaping guidelines. Ms. Clark stated the design guidelines adopted with the PUD would restrict size and massing of the homes on Lots 1 and 5. She explained the landscaping guidelines on Lots 1 and 5 and informal plantings requirement, with the landscaping subject to design review with the development of the site. Commissioner Pace asked if the homes to the west were designated as agriculture. Ms. Soo confirmed that they were designated PUD-A (agriculture). Commissioner Pace confirmed that the look and feel of the lot would be consistent with the neighborhood. Vice Chair Brown interjected that the nearby houses were large and not set back from the road due to the creek. He stated the proposed visual representation was more positive than the existing properties to the west. Commissioner Allen asked the worst-case mass and square footage on Lot 1 . Ms. Clark explained the maximum building area for all enclosed structures could not exceed 7,500 square feet, but the Planning Commission could choose to reduce the overall massing size of the home. In response to Commissioner Pace, Ms. Clark pointed out the exhibit depicting design guidelines and standards for review. Commissioner Allen asked about the setback from Dale Road. Staff displayed the site plan provided during the applicant's presentation. She then asked and confirmed that the distance was 25 feet from Dale Way. Commissioner Pace inquired how many residences could be built on the site and what constituted the residence. Ms. Clark explained that one single family home plus an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) was allowed; she explained the allowance for ADUs. Excerpt: Planning Commission Minutes, January 22, 2020 Page 4 of 7 l development,' NSSP, page 75. She pointed out the proposed agricultural lots. She referenced the visuals of the lots and clarified that the family was asking for an update to the NSSP to allow for the proposed development. She continued by referencing Senate Bill 50, passed on January 6, 2020, regarding housing projects and the state providing housing to all income levels. She referenced a visual simulation to demonstrate the size of the lots and discussed support from the neighbors. Laverne Spotorno, resident of Pleasanton and family within the City for over 250 years, provided support for the project and encouraged the Commission to approve the plan, with whatever conditions may be set forth. Excerpt: Planning Commission Minutes, January 22, 2020 Page 1 of 7 ed to review of its consistency with the approved PUD development plan and compliance with State-mandated findings. As noted earlier, staff does not support the proposed five-lot residential development, and thus does not support the Vesting Tentative Map as proposed. However, should the Planning Commission support a version of the PUD PUD-135, P19-0030, P19-0031 and Vesting Tentative Map 8528 990 Sycamore Road Planning Commission 21 of 23 review and acceptance by the Director of Engineering/City Engineer, prior to issuance of an engineering or building permit, whichever occurs first. Stormwater HM controls PUD-135, P19-0030, P19-0031 and VTM 8528 Planning Commission 990 Sycamore Road Page 14 of 21