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PUD-81-22-9M, Pleasanton Hines Land, LLC Application for a modification to an approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) to modify the building design and site layout for the former Wells Fargo project. The current project includes the construction of four, five-story office building totaling 604,750 square feet generally located at the southeast corner of Stoneridge Mall Road and Embarcadero Court. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development) C-O (Commercial-Office) District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report and highlighted key areas including background information, site and project description, land use, site plan, building design, traffic/circulation, commute alternatives, driveway analysis, parking, noise, grading and utilities, landscaping, public art, and signage. In conclusion, he noted that staffs recommendation is that the Commission adopt a resolution approving Case PUD-81-22-9M, an application for PUD design review approval to construct four, five-story buildings totaling 604,750 square feet, subject to the conditions shown in "Exhibit B," and staffs memo. Additionally, staff would like to add a sentence to the end of Condition #8 clarifying traffic mitigations if the project is constructed all in one phase. This language should read as follows, "In the event that the entire project is built in one phase, the City shall determine which, if any, of the required traffic mitigations to the Stoneridge Drive/Stoneridge Mall Road intersection and the Foothill Road/Dublin Canyon Road Way intersection shall be constructed by the applicant." Discussion ensued relating to phasing of building, clarification of project being labeled "a dated design", the electric refueling station, construction times, and clarification of what the Planning Commission can and can not approve. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED The applicant, Paul Paradis of Hines, provided the Commission with background information relating to Hines and noted the various location of their other projects. He stated that Hines would be utilizing one of the offices as their marketing center. He noted that the developer has exercised caution in keeping the same size buildings as contained in Wells Fargo's plan, the same number of parking spaces, and that the design of project has been changed for practical purposes. He stated that the applicant has addressed neighbor's concerns and will cooperate in mitigating issues of constmction. He noted that the applicant is sensitive to traffic concerns, encourages public transportation for tenants, and commented on the Traffic Demand Management Plan (TDM). He noted that the applicant will work with the City on a public arts project for development. Steve Worthington, architect, provided an overview of a model of the proposed development. Richard Hengehold, representing Masse's, P.O. Box 1659, noted that a letter was faxed to the Planning staff listing concerns with the project. He noted the applicant has been very cooperative in addressing these concerns and stated he is in support of project. He stated he would be in support of more driveways for project. In conclusion, he requested that the Commission approve the application. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 January 27, 1999