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the reason for the faux windows on the back of the building. He advised that he would prefer to r- use lattice instead of the faux windows. He noted that the increase in the square footage is attributed to the lost of the balconies. He reported that with regard to the in-lieu parking agreement, he is required to participate in the acquisition and development of up to 42 parking spaces in a one-block radius, and the Alameda County Transportation Corridor is within this area. Mr. McColm advised that the original plan showed a clock in the tower, but this has been eliminated because a clock never seems to hold the time. He further advised that stain glass with a design similar to that used in the Rose Hotel would be installed in place of the clock. Mr. McColm noted that the conditions of approval limit construction to 4:00 p.m. He asked if it would be possible to extend construction hours to 5:00 p.m. He reported that the construction would be staged off of West Angela. Discussion ensued regarding the construction hours. It was noted that the 4:00 p.m. time could be due to the traffic issues in the Downtown. It was suggested that stafflook at this matter. Christine Kaplan, property manager for the Justice Land Company, 532 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, 94526, represented the Panda Restaurant. She advised that they are looking forward to Mr. McColm completing the project. She stated that parking is an issue. She reported that the Panda Restaurant has its own on-site parking and they consider this to be customer parking. She suggested that the lack of parking could be addressed if the employees were to park off of the main street. She noted that the railroad right-of-way would provide appropriate parking for employees. ,-- THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Sullivan stated that he would like to see the applicant attend the May 151 LEED workshop for commercial projects. Commissioner Roberts moved to approve Case PDR-197, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "B," with the following modifications: allow construction until 5:00 p.m., unless there is a significant reason to limit construction to 4:00 p.m.; the applicant and staff shall explore using trellises or other ways of breaking up the southern wall rather than faux windows; and the applicant and architect shall attend the May 1st LEED workshop for commercial buildings. Commissioner Arkin second the motion. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Ms. Seto explained how the Planning Commission's actions are reported to the City Council. Commissioner Maas advised that she would support the project, but she would prefer that the construction hours be limited to 4:00 p.m. r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 8