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~- 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS (continued) Commissioner Arkin asked for clarification as to the Zoning Administrator's approval of directional parking lot signs for the Stoneridge Mall. Mr. Pavan advised that these signs would mark areas of the parking lot to assist shoppers in locating their vehicles. Commissioner Arkin advised that he would like to appeal the approval so that he would have the opportunity to review the sign design as they will be highly visible. Commissioner Kameny suggested that Commissioner Arkin review the sign design with staff tomorrow and then make the decision as to whether he wants to appeal the approval. Commissioner Arkin agreed to defer his appeal until he has an opportunity to review the design. Commissioner Roberts reported that Mr. Philip Serna, of the Home Builders Association, reported at the Housing Element Update Task Force meeting that if a project comes in with 20% affordable units it gets a 25% density bonus over the maximum allowed zoning. Ms. Seto stated that she is not familiar with this regulation, but she would research it and report back to the entire group. Commissioner Kameny advised that he missed the last two meetings of the Housing Commission, and, therefore, has nothing to report. .--- Vice Chairperson Maas noted that she is not very proud of the entryways to the City. She stated that the landscaping along Hopyard Road near 1-580 is deteriorating. Commissioner Roberts advised that Hacienda has offered to do landscaping in that area in exchange for other landscaping, in that they are also generally disgusted with the landscaping there. Vice Chairperson Maas stated that she would like to see someone address the appearance of the entryways to the City. She advised that she thought that funds had been allocated in the CIP to construct monuments at the City entryways and questioned when this will occur. Vice Chairperson Maas cited other areas such as the lot across from the bank on Old Stanley and the area west from Hopyard to 1-680 along W. Las Positas Blvd. She suggested that the Planning Commission review the City entrances. Mr. Pavan advised that the deterioration of the Hopyard Road landscaping at 1-580 is probably a result of the on-going fly-over construction. Commissioner Kameny commented that the new monument signs at the City parks are outstanding. Commissioner Arkin advised that his first priority would be to add redwood trees along the Arroyo adjacent to 1-680 to 1-580. He commented that this would shield the views ofthe 1950 vintage buildings. Commissioner Harvey noted that the Commissioners tend to bring up items that they happen to see because they either live near the area or it is an area they travel. He stated that he would like to see the Planning Commission identify the City gateways and look at them. He further stated that the Commission should have a discussion about what it sees as the gateways. .'-' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 8, 2001 Page 8