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feel better if all of the buildings were two-story buildings, but she would not support more r buildings. Ellen Olson, 301 Diamond Court, advised that they have been involved in this planning process for about 12 years and they have attended all of the meetings. She commented that notifications of the two previous meetings had been sent out, but no notification was sent for this meeting. She questioned whether the roof top is the top of the building; is there an agreed-upon maximum height; was this to a campus atmosphere; were the views of the lake to be retained; and would heritage trees be cut. She noted that the City planner that consistently comes to the neighborhood meetings is not the City planner that attends the Planning Commission meeting, and that she feels on a large project such as this, it would warrant having the same Planning staff member in attendance to answer questions and provide background. She stated that Applied Biosystems has come up with an excellent plan for a business park, they have listened to the citizens, and they have made changes. She advised that she was able to walk on the Kaiser campus freely, under the stipulation that she signed in and out with security. She stated that she feels something can be worked out to allow a public walking trail on the site. She noted that it is important to maintain the willow trees. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed line of trees to the lake. Chairperson Maas noted that she has some concern about what this will look like. Ms. Olson advised that she does not see any need to include these trees. r Ms. Olson stated that she wants to see the view of the lake preserved from the north and south, and suggested that lower bushes be installed in this area. She asked that the City consider the planting in the median so that their views can be continued. She stated that some of the 15- gallon trees that are going to be planted should be 30-gallon trees to attain the campus atmosphere. Ms. Olson commented on the building color, referring to the house on Foothill Road which was painted a color lighter than what was approved. She noted that she feels the color is still too light. She asked that the gateway be restored and the campus atmosphere be restored. Discussion ensued regarding the building colors and effects of using lighter and darker colors. r Russ Swerdon, 6558 Hanover Court, stated that in looking through the staff report he feels it lacks objectivity. He commented that in the report a comparison of the building height and mechanical enclosures is made to possibly two of the worst offenders in town: the Carr America building and the Hines building. He stated that the typical mechanical enclosure height is probably seven to nine feet. He questioned whether air handlers could be placed adjacent to the building. He cited other issues that he felt should have been commented on in an objective manner in the staff report. He noted that he is in favor of a perimeter trail system, and he feels the language in Condition #39 requiring the applicant to explore with the City opportunities to establish a trail is ineffective. He recommended that the language be revised to read that the applicant shall establish a publicly accessible loop trail around the perimeter of the site on terms mutually satisfactory to both parties. He suggested that language could also be included regarding the applicant exploring lake access from the nearest portion of the perimeter trail. He advised that he has not heard why this cannot take place and he believes the liability issue should PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 14,2001 Page 6