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r- Mr. Swift provided additional information regarding the Business Park and the potential for rezoning. Commissioner Arkin referred to the handout provided by staff, noting that there is approximately four million square feet of office space in the City that has been approved, but not yet occupied. Discussion ensued regarding the City's traffic model, the status of the traffic at 1-580 and Hopyard Road, and the information provided in the staff report related to the traffic impacts of this proposal. Chairperson Sullivan referenced Table IV of the traffic report prepared for the project which shows that at General Plan build-out with the project, the Hopyard/Owens intersection at P.M. is LOS F and more than 25% over capacity. COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT r Scott Graeser of Chamberlin Associates represented the applicant. He provided an overview of the site, noting that it is not a good site for a stand-alone restaurant. He stated that the site needs a higher density development to be viable. He advised that they are aware that traffic is a big issue especially in the north Pleasanton area and that they tried to come up with a project that fits the site and has a positive traffic situation. He commented on the types of tenant uses that could occupy the building. Mr. Graeser stated that the applicant does not feel retail or a conference center use is feasible for this site because of the traffic generated for these uses. He further stated that there are numerous conference facilities and meeting rooms available within the area. He commented on the design of the proposed building and provided the Commission with streetscapes depicting the proposed building in comparison to surrounding buildings. He noted that the existing landscaping will be retained. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED No one addressed this item. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Roberts advised that she met with Mr. Chamberlin. Commissioner Arkin noted that he loves the LEED certification for this building, but has a problem with the land use, noting that there are not a lot of mixed uses in the Business Park. He noted that he also has a hard time with the architecture. He stated that he would like to see architecture that fits in with the surrounding buildings. Commissioner Arkin stated that he has a difficult time approving this project knowing it will not go to Council, and that the Council should have an opportunity to decide if the zoning of this property should be reviewed. Commissioner Roberts advised that she would love this building almost anywhere else. She noted that she loves the LEED certification and she feels the traffic issue is fine. She noted that she believes the rest of the community should have some say about this decision, and if the Planning Commission must initiate a rezoning so that there is more public input, she would r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 14,2001 Page II