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With regard to raising the height of the sign, Commissioner Pearce stated that she originally did not care, but when she read the Minutes, she saw that there was a lot of discussion about signage and that the majority of the prior Planning Commission was in favor of a lowered sign or subdued sign, different than the gas station monument sign. She stated that, therefore, she would like to leave the sign as is, given that there is no additional information requested apart from the ExtraMile. She indicated that she likes the suggestion of putting Bernal Corners back up, questioning why the three gooseneck lamps would be left up if there was nothing to illuminate. The other Commissioners also agreed with having the Bernal Corners sign back up. Chair Narum agreed with the Commissioners comments. She stated that her recollection of this is that the people who wanted to build this kept coming back to the Planning Commission, and when the Commission kept opposing the proposal, the applicant asked the Commission what it wanted, which was to have something that looks residential. She indicated that the applicants went to the Dahlin Group in Pleasanton to design this, and they determined how to put the guts of the pump in it. Chair Narum stated that she does not think it is the C pick colors. She added that she understands the need for the corporate colors, and wondered if, as a way to solve this problem, the applicant would be amenable to going back to the original architects, having them work with the colors, and then coming back with something that the architects feel meets what they were trying to achieve when they built the building. She indicated that she did not hear the applicant wanting to necessarily diffuse the colors and suggested a third party be considered. Commissioner Blank stated that there are two things the Commission could do: (1) The Commission could continue the item to give the applicant the opportunity to turn this into something staff would consider as minor changes to the paint color, and the Commission will not need to see the item again; however, this may result in losing the Bernal Corners sign as the applicant is not agreeable to keeping it. (2) The Commission could approve the application as is and add that the Bernal Corners sign remain on the building. He noted that either one of this might accomplish the same thing. Mr. Dolan inquired if the second suggestion included approval. Commissioner Blank said yes, with the Bernal Corners sign being added back. Mr. Dolan stated that either option would work and that even if the Commission opted for the second option, the first one is still available because if the proposal got to a point where staff did not think the change was substantial, the application would be withdrawn and would be approved on the staff level. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 10, 2011 Page 11 of 15