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noted that the Planning Commission would be making the recommendation with respect to the ,-. PUD and that the item would then go on to the City Council. Mr. Swift stated that there were a number of items that were discussed by the Planning Commission at its September 26 workshop and there are a number of other items on which staff feels the Planning Commission should make a determination. He advised that these items are listed in the staff report. Mr. Swift outlined those items. Mr. Swift advised that he would defer further discussion of the plan to the applicant. He reported that Mr. Cannon, the peer-reviewing architect, was present this evening. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Rick Sage, 6601 Sunol Boulevard, represented the applicant. He advised that the Applied Biosystems team has been busy working to address many of the comments and questions regarding the project from the Planning Commission's workshop. He stated that the applicant feels that the staff report is thorough and complete. Mr. Sage's presentation included an aerial of the site, as well as information regarding the design criteria and site organization. .-- David Gates, the project's landscape architect, presented the master site plan, noting the changes in the landscaping along the lake area, the buffer between the project and the existing neighbors along Sunol, and the modifications to the proposed wall, which includes the addition of a privet hedge. He also commented on the area along Sycamore Creek which can function as a detention area or creek channel. Mr. Gates presented a visual site tour of the area depicting the arrival plaza, the water elements, auto court, perimeter road/loop, and the central spine of the campus. He also presented a 1968 photo of the site showing the Kaiser project construction. The conceptual grading plan showing areas of cut and fill was provided. Mr. Gates advised that after the completion of Phase I and Phase II there will be a net add of 1,574 trees. He noted that 40% of those would be box trees from 60" box to 24" box. He advised that the proposed pavilion has been eliminated from the plan. Bryan Croeni, of MBT Architects, provided a photomontage depicting the Kaiser building before it was demolished and the proposed project with the initial plantings. He advised that they have had dialogue with Larry Cannon as to whether the design of the southern end of Building A is sufficient as a gateway building for Pleasanton and whether it sufficiently represents Applied Biosystems as the occupant of this campus. He noted that they worked with Mr. Cannon to develop some alternatives that he would be presenting later. Mr. Croeni provided information regarding the functional energy conservation elements of the building that appear as architectural expression. He presented the north and west elevations of Building A, and commented on the design, materials, and colors. He advised that they have tried to strike a balance between concerns from some neighbors that the buildings might appear less obvious if they were darker and some objectives around the LEED goals. He noted that the peer-reviewing architect had noted that the lighter color might be better. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 24, 2001 Page 3