Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 05132026

and from my balcony. I have that view through the side yards between the homes across the street from me, at and Liberty Drive. The right side of my view is currently limited by the existing south wall and roof line of the home at 2986 Liberty Drive. The construction of the proposed two story addition to the west side of that home will eliminate this view of the ridgeline. I want to call your attention to the following incorrect or missing information in the box labeled "Project Data," in the upper right corner of Sheet A-1 (as received by the Planning Division on 2/23/26): 1. The "Code Data" in this box currently includes the statement, "Fire Sprinklers: No." However, it appears that Pleasanton Municipal Code Section 20.24.160 903.2 3.a will require the installation of fire sprinklers in both the existing residence and proposed addition. That is because the modification will result in a 50 percent or greater increase to the original approved floor area of the existing residence. (Using the areas provided by the architect in the "Project Data" box, an 816 square feet addition to the existing 1,400 square feet is a 58 percent increase.) 2. The "Applicable Codes" information cites the 2022 editions of the California Codes. Much of this information is incorrect. Pleasanton Ordinance Number 2299, which adopted later versions of (and amended) many of the codes, is dated 10/21/25. It became effective on 1/1/26 (before the 2/23/26 date the Planning Division received the drawings). 3. The "Code Data" does not indicate that the project is located in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Pleasanton Ordinance Number 2293). The "Applicable Codes" listed also do not include the related Wildland-Urban Interface Code, also adopted by Pleasanton Ordinance Number 2299. There is no equivalent to the fire safety that fire sprinklers provide the occupants of a home. However, it can be very expensive to install fire sprinklers. This is especially true when existing walls or ceilings need to be opened if the owner wants concealed piping to fire sprinklers in rooms with ceilings on the lower floor (such as the dining room and kitchen). If the staff of the water utility or fire department require a larger water lead-in and/or water meter to supply the fire sprinklers, those items can also significantly add to the project cost. In addition, a larger water meter might more than double the amount of the bi-monthly water service charge for the life of the home.