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r Chairperson Maas inquired regarding the possibility of shielding the stacks from views. Mr. Sage advised that they could look at this, but it may have impacts on the efficiency of the stacks. Commissioner Harvey asked what the approximate square footage of area that the PV panels could occupy. Mr. Sage stated that they would calculate and provide this information. Mr. Sage provided photos of other buildings in Pleasanton that have more conventional roof screens. Mr. Sage discussed the components that make up the height requirements, noting that the IS-foot floor-to-floor recommendation which is represented in the PUD is more accommodating to an office building. He provided a detailed section of the submittal design. He also provided a line of sight diagram which includes the height of the mechanical enclosures and a comparison with the Kaiser building, noting that all of the buildings will be lower than the original building. He presented a photo of a story pole as viewed from the east side of Sunol Boulevard, representing the PUD approved building height limit of 48 feet, the proposed 50-1/2 foot height, and the total height ofthe proposed mechanical screening which is currently proposed. Mr. Sage commented on the various proposed schemes. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of additional grading. Mr. Sage presented a proposed design for the treatment of the end of Building A, noting that the placement of the logo could vary. Bryan Croeni, ofMBT Architects, described the glass that could be used on this area of the building. I In response to Commissioner Sullivan's question related to noise levels, Mr. Swift advised that noise is addressed in the Zoning Ordinance and the Public, Health and Safety section of the Municipal Code. He reported that neither of these areas have restrictions on noise that are conducive to really quiet space. However, he noted that the Master PUD has a condition that requires that noise emanating from this site shall not be perceptible beyond the property plane. He noted that a section on noise mitigation is included in the binder that was distributed previously which shows the measures which will be undertaken to achieve the Master PUD requirement. I Maureen Hart, 6513 Arlington Drive, stated that she objects to the height and massiveness of the project. She commented on the meetings held in 2000 and that from these meetings she understood the building height was going to be 48 feet. She reported that she went to all of the meetings and tried to work within the system. She questioned where the City was in this process. She advised that she does not understand why the applicant cannot look at other alternatives to lowering the height. She noted that the neighbors where adamant that the site maintain the tone ofthe Kaiser area. She suggested that consideration be given to the option of off-hauling additional soil. She noted that this is not standard office and that the applicant should be making some trade-offs, too. She commented that this area of Pleasanton is still without a park and there has not been any decision about access to a trail. She advised that other neighbors are not here this evening because they think the building is going to be 50 feet tall. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Harvey, Ms. Hart stated that none of the options presented this evening approach anything she could support. She further stated that she would PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 14, 2001 Page 5