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r- 4. REVISIONS AND OMISSIONS TO THE AGENDA Items S.d., PUD-15, Bay Area Self-Storage/Michael Walsh; and 5.e., PUD-87-22/PCUP-39, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, were continued to the November 28, 2001 meeting. 5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION a. PDR-158, Laura and Jerry Raney Application for design review approval to construct a 1,537-square-foot two-story addition to an existing office building located at 344 Division Street. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) District. Associate Planner Tricia Maier presented the staff report. She described the project proposal, noting that staffhas received a letter from the adjoining property owner stating that he would agree to allow the use of the rear portion of the driveway easement for parking for the life of the project. She provided an overview of the design, proposed materials, and the tree report. A 3-D model of the project and a color and materials board was presented. She advised that stafffeels the applicant has followed staff direction and the building design is appropriate for this Downtown infill site. Ms. Maier reported that the project meets the threshold for a "Certified Silver" level building. She stated that staff supports the project and recommends that the Planning Commission approve the application subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B." ,..-- THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Jerry Raney, 332 Hartford Road, Danville, advised that they purchased the property for their offices because they wanted to be sure that they would not have to worry about rent increases. He noted that with regard to the design ofthe building, they wanted to have something with a residential feel, that would tie in with the Downtown, and is keeping with what is there now. He advised that prior to purchasing the property they began to work with the Planning Department concerning their proposal. He stated that they are in agreement with the conditions of approval. Charles Huff, 30 W. Neal, the architect for the project, advised that they are happy with the end project. He commented that they have worked closely with staff to address all of the needs. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Huff advised that the applicant will be doing anything they can to minimize energy consumption and will be going through the LEED certification. Chairperson Maas asked if Mr. Huff is comfortable that with the setback and height the building will not be looming because of the second story. Mr. Huff advised that this building is setback farther than the building on the corner of Peters and Division and the second story is setback even further. r- November 14, 2001 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES