PC 111401 - Laserfiche WebLink

r ,,- r- buildings with a view shed. He noted that he appreciates the design and he thinks the color could be changed to the lighter color. He stated that he feels Applied Biosystems has bent over backwards to work with the neighbors, and he feels the problem has been that the City has not provided the professional advice to the neighbors regarding the building and equipment screening height. Commissioner Kameny advised that he feels the applicant has complied with the intent of the PUD which was in place at the time the property was purchased. He noted that it is to the detriment of the neighborhood that the PUD was not clear. Commissioner Kameny stated that in looking at the visual of the story pole and that from 1,020 feet he cannot see the difference of the 2-1/2 feet. He stated that the applicant has done everything they have been asked to do and he will support the project. Chairperson Maas stated that she concurs with Commissioner Kameny. She commented that while the speakers indicated this evening that they did not receive a notice, she has spoken with others who reside in other areas in the City who knew about the hearing tonight, primarily from the newspaper. She noted that she is comfortable about voting on the item this evening, because the item will be going forward to the City Council and anyone that was not in attendance this evening would still have an opportunity to speak at the City Council hearing. Chairperson Maas stated in looking at the story pole and the building setback, she does not have a problem with the height of the buildings. She stated that the additional mechanical fascia will not make that much of a difference. She noted that the Planning Commission is following the master plan that was approved by the City Council. She advised that she wants to make the project a positive outcome for the residents, and would like to add a condition requiring the applicant to work with the City to provide the trails. She stated that she supports removing the straight line of trees near the lake and making the area look more natural, and that she wants to see low shrubs or trees in the median planting in the area of the corner of Diamond Court so that the views of the residents will be maintained. She also stated that she would like Applied Biosystems to continue the tree planting on the west side of Sunol Boulevard to Richert Lumber to continue the flow of the landscaping. With regard to the building color, she advised that she wants to make it work with the LEED aspects and, therefore, would like to see it as dark as it can be, while still meeting this criteria. Chairperson Maas stated that the list of trees that are going to be removed is 14 pages long, and the trees are valued at nearly $2M; and the list of trees that will be preserved is 4 pages long. She advised that rather than requiring $2M to be placed in the Urban Forestry Fund, she is going to require that the trail be provided, because it is equally important and it will benefit the immediate residents. Commissioner Roberts advised that as she stated last time, she would be concerned about the height of the buildings if it changed the view, but she doesn't believe it does. She stated that because of the building setback, the 2-1/2 additional feet will not make a difference. She reported that at the last meeting Dolores Bengtson spoke and she stated that she knew there was going to be equipment and screening on the roof. Commissioner Roberts advised that she feels that this does not bother a lot of the people who were at the original meetings and, therefore, they are not here this evening. She voiced support for preserving the views for the Olsons by planting bushes or smaller trees. She commented that she does not feel it is necessary for traffic coming into Pleasanton to be able to look back to view the lake. She advised that she would like to see PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 14, 2001 Page 10