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-- Mr. Pavan noted that because this is a PUD, a modification to the PUD would need to be processed to change the parking standard, and this modification would probably have to go to the City Council. He stated that staff would prefer to look at alternatives such as modifying the size of the spaces or looking at adjoining sites to see if parking is available, as a means of meeting the parking standards. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Harvey, Mr. Graeser stated that they looked at the tower orientation when first developing the design of the building and that they feel the major view point of this site is travelling from 1-580 toward the intersection of Hopyard and Gibraltar, and, therefore they felt a tower element in that direction would be the most inviting and give it the most visibility. Discussion ensued regarding the height of the berm. In response to a question from Chairperson Sullivan, Mr. Cannon advised that the berm hides the cars, but it does not necessarily hide the front of the building on the Marriott site. .-- James Paxson, Hacienda Owners' Association, 4473 Willow Road, Suite 105, stated his support for the project. He noted that they have not had the benefit ofreview with the Association's review committee, but they have been kept informed of the process. Mr. Paxson explained that when Hacienda was first developed, the PUD required 4/1,000 parking for all office buildings. He noted that this standard was in place until 1993, and that all office projects developed subsequent to that were developed at 3.3/1,000. He advised that the Commission should feel very comfortable about reducing the number of stalls in that the 4/1,000 ratio was too high. He noted that there has been the precedent for lowering the parking ratio. Mr. Paxson further commented that many of the berms are higher along Hopyard than anywhere else in the business park because of the dirt remaining after the grading for Hopyard Road. He stated that they would have no problem with working with the applicant on trying to modify the berm ifthe pedestrian access is required. Chairperson Sullivan suggested that the Planning Commission review the list of design discussion items with the applicant. 1. Tower Orientation, and 2. Create pedestrian opening in Hacienda landscape berm Commissioner Kameny stated that he doesn't have a problem with the tower orientation the way it is now. Commissioner Roberts stated that she does not have a problem with it either, noting that Commissioner Maas had advised previously that this is the viewpoint as the road turns travelling south on Hopyard. Commissioner Harvey stated that if there is a pedestrian access from Hopyard, the tower should be reoriented. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he likes the idea of having access through the parking lot. He advised that his first preference would be to change the orientation of the tower, but noted that he could support the orientation the way it is if the pedestrian and visual link can be maintained. Commissioner Kameny advised that he feels there definitely needs to be pedestrian access through the parking lot and that he supports the visual access shown on page 2 of Mr. Cannon's letter, but that he likes the orientation the way it is presented. Chairperson Sullivan suggested that the applicant bring back two options at the ,-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2001 Page 4