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r Heidi Kline presented the staff report, describing the proposed project. She provided an overview of the building design details, building materials, colors, and landscaping. She noted that the peer reviewing architect, Mr. Larry Cannon, advised that he believes the building is very well designed. She further noted that the applicant has agreed to incorporate some modifications to the plan to address the Mr. Cannon's comments. She advised that the architect has provided the LEED checklist and will be attending the City's May 1 st Green Building Workshop for commercial buildings. She further advised that the applicant anticipates achieving the LEED 26- point certified rating. She presented information regarding parking requirements, noting that the standard condition of approval has been included which would allow review of the parking issue if it becomes a problem. Ms. Kline advised that the staff planner received some remarks today from Commissioner Maas concerning potential detailing that could be added to the building. She suggested that staff may want to discuss modifications to the window detail and the possibility of including river rock or cultured stone on the wainscoting at the base of the building and at the building entrance. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Grubstick advised that the traffic signal at the corner of Bernal and Vineyard is being installed now as a Capital Improvement Project. He further advised that the signal at Tawny and Bernal is privately sponsored and will probably be installed within the next nine months. Ms. Kline noted that this signal is being installed by Mr. Auf der Maur. ".- Chairperson Maas noted that Exhibit "A" includes the proposed times of use of the facility. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED John Barnard, 2304 White Oak Place, Livermore, represented the applicant. He noted that members of the building committee are presented this evening and that they are all volunteers. He advised that the proposal before the Commission is a culmination of an on-going four-year project. He stated that they appreciate the comments made by Commissioner Maas regarding the river rock and windows, however, he advised that the project is all privately funded. He further advised that they are having to go back to the congregation for a third round of fund-raising to try to make the project as currently proposed possible. He noted that the committee agrees with the project's architect and the City's peer-reviewing architect that the facility is well-designed and beautiful as is. Mr. Bernard commented on the parking, noting that they have a verbal agreement with a member of the synagogue to use 30 additional parking spaces at the corner of Del Valle Parkway and California if overflow parking is needed. In reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Bamard advised that the PG&E's underground 230 KV line is a concern and they did extensive research on this issue. He reported that the ISO-foot setback requirement in Title 5 is based upon overhead lines, as opposed to underground lines. He further reported that the level of the magnetic field strength from the underground line would actually be lower at the distance from the preschool playground than it would be from a similar 230 KV overhead line at a distance of 150 feet. ".- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 4