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PUD-81-30-80D, Safe America Federal Credit Union Application for design review approval to construct an approximately 25,650-square-foot, two- story commercial office building on an approximately 3.47-acre site located in the Hacienda Business park at 4701 Chabot Drive. Zoning for the property is PUD-I/C-O (Planned Unit Development - Industrial/Commercial-Office) District. Mr. Pavan referenced a staff report dated October 13, 1999, and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information, project proposal, future site design, parking and driveways, building design, traffic, signage, and landscaping. In conclusion, Mr. Pavan noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission adopt a resolution approving PUD-81-30-80D subject to Exhibit "B", Draft Conditions of Approval. Discussion ensued relating to cross access easements, location of the entrances, applicant's concurrence with Exhibit C, parcels functioning together as a single larger development, instituting a condition of approval that buildings on site are architecturally complimentary to one another, and issues relating to the sign being addressed at a later time. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Dallas Taylor, 5323 Spring Valley, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas, noted that the original site plan was submitted with the building on the comer; however, after discussion with the Hacienda Business Park and staff, it was requested that the applicant demonstrate that the residual piece of property was developable in a manner that was complimentary to the business park guidelines of the City of Pleasanton. He noted that is when two plans were submitted and staff decided on a plan. He noted that the applicant did not want a cross easement due to people cutting the comer through the property on Gibraltar and Chabot, and staff requested that the property act as one site. He noted that the residual tract will go through the entire planning process and he requested that Commission not address the residual piece of property, if at all possible. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kumaran, Mr. Taylor noted that the field of membership would be Safeway employees. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kumaran moved that the Commission adopt the Resolution approving PUD-81-30-80D subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B". Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. Chairperson Roberts inquired whether a condition should be added that the architecture complement this building. Commissioner Kumaran noted he did include that as part of his motion due to the fact that this will be heard by the Commission at a future time. Commissioner Arkin noted he appreciated the landscaping on this project, and he requested that the sign be installed in the landscaped area. Commissioner Maas stated that any type of signage or flag should be in proportion to the building. Chairperson Roberts noted that issues relating to the sign will come before the Commission at a later time. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin, staff noted that issues relating to the sign are generally reviewed at the staff level; however, staff has the ability, if a compromise cannot be worked through with the applicant, to bring the issue back before the Commission. Commissioner Kumaran stated that he expected staff to take note of the commissioner's views on the sign. Further, Planning Commission Minutes October 13, 1999 Page 8