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5.a. Worksession on PUD-81-30-84D, Chamberlin Associates Design review of a two-story office building located at 5075 Hopyard Road in the Hacienda Business Park. --- Marion Pavan presented the application, noting that this project was reviewed at a previous Planning Commission workshop during which the Commission provided direction to the applicant as to the type of building it wanted to see on this site. He noted that the consensus of the Commission was that the building replicates the architectural style of the existing Signature Headquarters building, as well as the Taylor building. Mr. Pavan advised that the applicant has provided drawings for this evening's work session, noting that they have been peer-reviewed by Mr. Larry Cannon. He reported that Mr. Cannon has provided comments regarding the proposed design. Mr. Pavan advised that staff has included in the memorandum to the Commission suggested questions for the Planning Commission's consideration during the evaluation of this project. Mr. Pavan provided information regarding Mr. Cannon's comments related to the design and orientation of the tower element and pedestrian linkage to Hopyard Road, noting the impacts on parking spaces and the existing berm. He advised that this would require review and input from Mr. James Paxson of the Hacienda Owners' Association, as the berm was meant to function as screening for the parking areas. Mr. Pavan also provided information regarding the ramifications of removing some of the parking area and the impacts on the floor area ratio for the site. --- Mr. Pavan advised that staffis recommending that the Planning Commission review all of the pertinent information, take testimony from Mr. Cannon, the applicant, and other interested parties, and provide direction to staff and the applicant with respect to the proposal. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Pavan explained that a pedestrian linkage between Hopyard Road and the entrance ofthe building would require the removal of some parking stalls. He advised that the proposal currently meets the minimum office standard established by the business park for parking, and that a reduction in parking would require removal of floor area from the building. In response to a question from Commissioner Harvey, Mr. Pavan advised that the Planning Commission could direct staff to look at ways to recapture parking spaces. Chairperson Sullivan opened the work session for comments from the applicant. Scott Graeser, 5880 W. Las Positas Blvd., represented Chamberlin Associates. Mr. Graeser advised that the applicant would like feedback from the Planning Commission regarding Mr. Cannon's comments, as well as feedback on the design of the building. He reported that with this design the building still meets the certified level of the green building rating system. He also reported that the building roof structure is being designed to be solar-ready. Mr. Graeser advised that they do not have a problem with incorporating many ofMr. Cannon's comments into the design. Mr. Graeser distributed a list of the seven items related to the design on which they would like feedback. He described the development of the design and gave an overview of the design elements, building materials, and colors. He advised that the footprint of ,-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2001 Page 2