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/', 3. Commissioner Maas - would like to see something other than the trellises to screen the vent pipes; maybe something could be incorporated that fits the design of the station Signage Commissioner Arkin - minimum, subdued signage; the smaller the better Commissioner Roberts - a low monument sign Commissioner Sullivan - something different than the typical gas station monument sign Commissioner Harvey - if it is the only thing on the corner the scale of the sign is important; recommended a large sycamore tree be planted in that area Commissioner Sullivan - suggested locating the sign at the entrance on Valley Green Building Measures Commissioner Sullivan - noted that BP has put pv panels on their canopies; would like to see something innovative; would like to see a good effort on the part of the applicant to do green building for the site; explore installation of pv panels Commissioner Arkin - if a high certification is not attained wants a good explanation as to why Commissioner Harvey - concurred with comments r- Commissioner Harvey requested clarification as to the Commission's direction regarding modifying the PUD to allow for the additional square footage. Commissioner Kameny noted that if the Planing Commission was not willing to modify a PUD to allow Mr. Berlogar to do a lot-split, he does not see why the Commission would consider modifying the PUD for the entire Bernal property. Ms. Kline referenced the PUD condition of approval that specifies the size of allowable building space. She noted that there is an allowance for any unbuilt office square footage to be applied to this site. She also noted that the Planning Director agrees that the square footage of the car wash should be included in the total square footage of the site. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Ms. Seto reported that Commissioner Arkin recently posed a question to the City Attorney's Office regarding his interest in circulating an initiative petition related to the Council's recent decision pertaining to the Bernal Property. Ms. Seto stated that the City Attorney's Office advised him that because it involved a land use issue that could potentially come before the Planning Commission, it is not appropriate to contact other commissioners (such to constitute a majority of the Commission) to assist in drafting the initiative as that would implicate the Brown Act She further stated that if the initiative is drafted, and it reaches a point where the initiative is being circulated for signature, it is appropriate for the Commissioners to participate in their individual capacity to gather signatures. Ms. Seto advised that it is her understanding that the Council may reconsider their decision on placing the issue before the voters. Ms. Seto stated that Commissioner Arkin could speak with the other Commissioners about gathering signatures once the initiative is filed with the City Clerk. Commissioner Sullivan reported that there will be an article in the Local Government Commission newsletter next month about Pleasanton's efforts in green building and the energy advisory committee. .- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 27,2002 Page 18