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In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Barnard provided clarification ofthe .r- information included in Table 1, which was attached to a letter from PG&E. Mr. Barnard advised that he feels comfortable placing his children in the school on this site. Commissioner Sullivan commented that for every utility study that says electrical magnetic fields (EMF's) don't hurt you, there is another study that says that they may hurt you. Commissioner Arkin stated that he believes the rationale that Mr. Barnard provided regarding underground wires makes technical sense, and he agrees with that analysis. Commissioner Arkin stated that they have reviewed several proposals for sites in this area and he is very pleased with the architectural design of this building. Chairperson Maas advised that she has a problem with figuring out which elevation is the front, back, and side of the building, and she would like to see some definition. She suggested that adding rock or trim would give it character. She also advised that she has a problem distinguishing the entry of the building. Mr. Bamard reported that the building has several entry areas and described the building elevations. Jeff Brenner, a member of the building committee, described the trellises that will be used. Chairperson Maas commented that the building elevation sheet which shows the north elevation, better depicts the design elements. She advised that she understands the budget aspects, but it is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to make sure a project is appropriate in every aspect. r- In response to an inquiry from Chairperson Maas, Mr. Bamard advised that phase 2 could be constructed in five to ten years if the congregation has grown and the funding is available. He further advised that in the interim this area of the site would be a lawn area and trees would be installed. In reply to a question from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Bamard reported that the architect would be providing the final details regarding the parking lot lighting fixtures. He noted that they will have character and will be primarily downward facing to avoid light pollution. Chairperson Maas asked for clarification as to whether a berm or planter strip would be installed along Bernal. Mr. Barnard reported that the berm was originally discussed, but because the area is so close to the sidewalk, there is not sufficient space to get a berm high enough to make it practical. He advised that they will be using shrubs to help screen the parking lot. He noted that some of the surrounding buildings have no berms or screening. He suggested that Commission come up with something to screen those buildings. Chairperson Maas noted that there was discussion that two rows of shrubs would be installed. Mr. Barnard advised that they could discuss this with their landscape architect. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Barnard provided clarification regarding the proposed hours of usage of the facility. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED r- Commissioner Sullivan asked for clarification regarding the drainage from the site. Ms. Kline advised that grassy swales or other water quality structures would be utilized on site to clarify the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 5