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given the opportunity to comment on the Specific Plan. He noted that he would like a workshop r- to review the Specific Plan. Mr. Iserson advised that the City Council established the Committee to develop the Specific Plan and that there has been a fairly extensive public review of the Specific Plan. Mr. Iserson advised that the Planning Commission would have an opportunity to review the Plan and make recommendations concerning the Plan to the City Council. Commissioner Arkin requested that the history of how the transportation corridor land was acquired by provided to the Commission. Mr. Iserson advised that this could be included in the staff report for the Specific Plan review. The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 10:20 p.m. Chairperson Maas reconvened the meeting at 10:30 p.m. d. Work Session for PUD-16, Applied Biosystems I Steve Otto, Associate Planner, presented the staffreport. He provided an overview of the proposal and information regarding the Kaiser PUD approval. He noted that a neighborhood meeting was held regarding the preliminary plans, and that, generally, the plans were well received by the neighbors. Mr. Otto advised that two neighbors have indicated opposition to the proposed building in the open space area. He provided information regarding tree removal, site access, and Sunol Boulevard improvements. He advised that the 2-l/2-foot building height increase is necessary to accommodate the ductwork and mechanical equipment needed between the floors that is required for the lab work. He noted that one neighbor opposes the increase in building height. He advised that the applicants are trying to reach the silver rating for LEED certification. Mr. Otto reported that staff has identified several issues in the staff report that they would like input on from the Planning Commission. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Otto advised that it is the intent of the applicant to maintain the existing Sycamore Creek to the north. He described the proposal for the creek. Mr. Otto confirmed that there will be public access from Sunol Boulevard across the northern portion of the property that will connect to the ACTC and up to Case Avenue. He also provided information regarding the existing elevations of the site. Discussion ensued regarding building heights and grading. In response to an inquiry from Chairperson Maas, Mr. Otto advised that Applied Biosystems is aware that at the time of the Kaiser application for this property the Planning Commission added the potential for payment into the Urban Forestry Fund as possible mitigation. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Rick Sage, represented the applicant. He presented a power point presentation providing an overview of their business, the design criteria, and major objectives ofthe project. He described the transportation programs that they presently use at their Foster City facility. He also presented an aerial photo of the site. ,'-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 26, 2001 Page 12