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Commissioner Blank stated that during the time he spent there watching, most of the people he observed went in where the current Bernal Corners sign is; a few went in on the right, and almost no one went in on the left. Mr. Abbott indicated that this is exactly what the Chevron marketing people are trying to address, that if you want to enter the ExtraMile Market, you enter through Bernal Corners. Theresa Moore stated that she lives next door to the gas station and is the original owner of her property. She noted that she and her husband had spent hours at Planning Commission meetings for a long time, trying to find out what was planned for this site, following the process very closely, and being good neighbors. She added that they were promised a lot of things such as there would be no fastfood restaurant in that establishment. She indicated that a lot of time was spent by the Planning Commission, the City Council, staff, and the neighbors regarding the original design and what was conducive for the neighborhood. She noted that they have a unique situation in their neighborhood because there is no other neighborhood in the City that sits so close to a service station. She added that it was wonderful to have that input and respect when that area was first being planned. Ms. Moore stated that she agrees with staff that there is too much nutmeg in the proposed colors. She indicated that she understood Mr. difficult to depict the actual colors on slides, and she feels better seeing the colors from pictures of the Danville location, which is primarily of a lighter color and not the same as the darker café-au-lait and nutmeg that are being proposed on the south and east elevations. She noted that these are these are very nice colors and that no one in the neighborhood would have problems with them; however, it seems like they will be going from white and very light yellow, which Shell has muted and goes well with the color of the houses, to a darker color. She indicated that the neighborhood houses look primarily light with different accents in very small portions, but none are painted in those darker hues. She expressed concern that the nutmeg color will be a bit much in terms of how much of it will be on these buildings, particularly on the whole backside. She stated that she understood plants are being proposed but noted that vegetation does not grow on the back of those walls. She noted that changing from the lighter color to the proposed darker colors would be a drastic change to the neighborhood, and would like to see that reduced, if possible. Ms. Moore stated that she would also not be supportive of the increased height for signage and was glad that staff was opposed to the video spanners. She expressed concern about any additional noise at the site, which has been changing constantly and compounded from what was originally proposed when they purchased their home. She added that she would like to see the original guidelines put in place, that they be adhered to, and that the Commission and the Council ensure that the proposed darker color is significantly reduced on the buildings. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 10, 2011 Page 7 of 15