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In response to a question from Co~nmi~ioner. Arkin Mr. Pavan confirmed that this application must be reviewed and approved by thc City Council, In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Pavan advised that the original PUD approval for this area of the site was for parking and landscaping. He also advised that the 29.5% FAR discussed in the staff report is for the entire pwperty and includes the proposed and ~xisting buildings. Commissioner Maas commented that this is below the General Plan requirement. Mr. Pavan provided clarification as to the process that would be followed ifa restaurant is located in the pwposed building. Discussion ensued regarding the current users of this parking lot and the proposed building height. Ma'. Pavan noted that he feels the building height is comparable to the Vanghn Building and wil/~ the buildings on West Angela. In response to a question by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Pavan advised that the proposed siding material is a combination of cement, wood fiber, end glue binder. A sample of the proposed siding was displayed. Mr. Pavan stated that proposed material should have the look of wood siding. He noted that Mr. Larry Cannon, the peer review architect for this project, suggested using natural wood, but that the Vaughn Building and the Clover Creek building use masonite siding. He advised that staffhas requested that individual, six-inch planks be applied. CO~S FROM THE APPLICANT Mr. Charlas Huff, 30 W. Neal, the project architect, noted that they have been working with staff for sonde thne regarding the design of the project. He commented on the details of the design, noting that he feels it is a good rendition of heritage Pleasanton. He noted that he tried to combine some of the elements on W. Angela Street with the flavor of the train ~tlon. Mr. Huff further not~,d that the use of the first floor has not yet been determined. He stated that this is one of the few projects that has come forward in the past number of years that has addressed the parking issues. He advised that Hap's Restaurant leases parking spaces on the project site on certain nights, but that once the project is in place that parking leasing agreement will change. Chairperson Roberts noted that Hap's has valet parking. Commissioner Arkin questioned the issue of retail on the first floor. Mr. Huffnoted that the applicant could respond to this question. Commissioner Arkin also asked iftbere is training available to architects regarding the LEED Green Building standards. Mr. Huff responded that currently there is no training available, noting that it is in the early stages, but that he has attended seminars on this matter, but there is nothing formal with particulars. Commissioner Arkin inquired as to how difficult or easy it is to apply the standards. Mr. Huff stated that it is easier to address the issues such as the exterior siding, but the interior issues need to be addressed step by step. Commissioner Maas stated that it is noted in the staff report that the applicant is agreeable to making his best effort to implement the Green Building practices and work with Alameda County Waste Management Authority. Mr. Huff confn'med that this was correct. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 23, 2000 Page 3