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r. Mr. Plucker referenced his memorandum dated January 12,2000 and noted that 6E corrected a direction issue southbound versus northbound; that Item 55 be required; and, additional language that would allow reimbursement if the developer makes improvements located in the Cal- Trans right-of-way. Discussion ensued relating to the methodology utilized in the 1997 wildlife survey update, whether there is a zoning or General Plan height limit that applies, and clarification of the 50-foot buffer, present height of administration building, location of cow pond, whether V-turns will be prohibited on Junipero, on-site drainage, the possibility of an incentive program being offered to Silicon Valley companies that relocate to this site, and whether soil remediation has been conducted. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Robert Burke, Vice-President for Kaiser, advised the Commission of the future of Kaiser in Pleasanton. He provided background information of the acquisition of the site and the care Kaiser took of the site for 30 years. He noted his desire for the development to be utilized as a campus and that the plan offers the City control over development of the site. He stated that Kaiser's goal is to identify one user for the site. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Burke noted that this site is considered an industrial site and the soil has been remediated to industrial and residential standards. He stated that the one area left to be remediated is the storm drain area and once the storm drain is removed, remediation will be performed, except for a requirement to monitor wells. In conclusion, he expressed appreciation to staff for their input and he noted that developer agrees with the condition listed. r Discussion ensued relating to a 1992 request for a General Plan change of designation. Joe Decredico, Kenkay Associates, noted that this property has been a source of civic pride for many years and will continue to be so. He noted that the City of Pleasant on, Kaiser and the consultant team have been collaborating on this project for many years. He provided an overview of the original POD which contained conditions for 50 percent FAR over entire site, preservation of lake area, flexible parcels within development zone, approval of Master Plan and design guidelines prior to any development. He provided an overview of objectives for the site and listed the benefits of the project to the City ofPleasanton, including relief of future transportation congestion, increase injobs, increased tax revenues, retention of open space, access to trail system and cut-through access for school children, and preservation of landscaping and trees. He commented on the design of buildings and noted that the highest building is 54 feet and five inches. Discussion ensued relating to style of campus, buildings blending together, architecturally, and designation of a Kaiser Site Design Committee which will examine site proposals. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Peter Agery, Civil Engineer, informed the Commission that all buildings are above the 100-year flood line. He stated there is still a storm drainage system on property that needs to be mitigated and there is no contamination associated with them. r In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Ted Splitter, Principal Engineer, noted that the reditch will have to be excavated and he commented on the remediation efforts. Mr. Plucker noted that Conditions 13 . 16 would require remediation efforts to be completed prior to development. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Burke stated that all floors have been cored and tested around PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 12,2000 Page 9