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r some use of the trail for the public, but she doesn't feel it needs to be open all of the time. She suggested that the trail be open and closed at certain times or that trail users check in with security. She commented that the lake is an attractive nuisance and that she does not believe the City or the applicant wants to have children on bicycles riding in this area. She commented that the north trail by the Sycamore Creek is an easement and she feels the applicant is doing a good job of preserving and enhancing that area. She noted that the project is offering many good things, including a TSM program, taking over the maintenance of the Caltrans landscaping, and the LEED program certification. She stated the color of the building does need to be lighter for reflectivity, and this location is different than that of structures on the ridge. ,r' Commissioner Arkin stated that he believes this is an unfortunate situation. He noted that he understands how the neighbors believed that they were getting one thing, and in reality they are getting something else. He commented that he would hope from the City's perspective that in the future these issues are made clearer. He advised that he thinks he would have more of a problem with the perceived versus the real height of the buildings if they were really close to the neighbors, but the setback is so far he does not feel there is enough of a difference to not approve the project. He noted that the additional 2-1/2 foot increase is pretty much not detectable from Sunol Boulevard. He stated that because the applicant has requested a PUD modification he feels they are asking the community to give up something that was part of the PUD and the trail is a worthy fair exchange for the modification. He stated that he has a hard time with both the liability and security issue. He noted that with regard to the liability issue, there are no fences around the buildings in the Hacienda Business Park. He stated that while there be an additional perceived risk with the lake, he feels it can be dealt with, and he wants to see a public trail there. He commented that he feels the argument regarding the security issues is very week, as he is certain they will have security access to all of the buildings. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to see more teeth in the condition concerning the installation of photovoltaic panels, by setting a guideline with perhaps a five- to ten-year range in which the payback is reached that the panels will then need to be installed. Commissioner Kameny agreed that there should be some teeth in this condition, but suggested that the staff work with the applicant to set the guideline. Discussion ensued regarding this issue. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that the project be conditioned requiring the applicant to become part of the City's Energy Advisory Group and participate in meetings on an active basis and explore methods to make the installation of the panels happen. Commissioner Harvey stated that he agrees with the comments regarding the process breaking down and he hopes that this message makes it forward loud and clear to the City Council. He advised that he is looking at the PUD as a base line with which to work and the applicant is asking for an incremental modification and he does not see a real impact. He commented that he feels the applicant has done a good job of providing alternatives and he does not see any alternative that looks better than the original proposal. With regard to the issue of the trail, Commissioner Harvey stated that Mr. Sage has basically said that they will provide the trail, and he feels they will do it, so he does not feel that this is something the City should trade for. He noted that he would rather see if the project could be conditioned to require the installation of some percentage of the square footage of the photovoltaic panels. He noted that this will benefit ,,- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 14, 2001 Page 11