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connected with a drive aisle and parking circling around the rear of rear of the building. A total of 31 parking spaces are proposed, including two parking spaces for persons with disabilities. The proposed building would have a low pitched roof measuring approximately 17'- 8" tall from grade to the roof peak. The exterior elevations would have cement plastered wall, stone veneer wainscot with brick cap, shake siding, and divided light single hung windows with wood trim. A porte-cochere is proposed in the center of the east elevation with a gable design to emphasize the building entrance. This porte-cochere is supported by two tapered square columns with stone veneer and wood cap. Gable element, wall inserts and projections are also included on other parts of the building to help break the building's linear appearance. The applicant has also agreed to construct a six-foot tall sound wall along the south and the east boundaries of the property to serve as a noise barrier between the project the adjoining uses. Please refer to the attached Planning Commission staff report, dated October 12, 2011, and the proposed plans for additional project information PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 12, 2011 to review the subject application. Detailed information on this meeting is provided in the attached excerpts of the Planning Commission minutes. No members of the public spoke at the hearing concerning the subject proposal other than the applicant. The Commission approved the application on a 5-0 vote. The Commission included a condition requiring the applicant install a barrier, in a form of a chain link fence or similar barrier, at the end of the strip fronting on Sycamore Road to prevent vehicular access to and from the site. The Planning Commission meeting minutes can be found in Attachment 4. DISCUSSION Staff and the Planning Commission believe that the proposed site plan and orientation of the building is appropriate for the subject site. Additionally, the design of the building includes detailed architectural elements that add visual interest to the elevations and break the linear massing of the building. The proposed landscaping would provide a pleasant streetscape along Sunol Boulevard. A detailed analysis and discussion of the proposal is included in the attached Planning Commission staff report dated October 12, 2011, including: General Plan and North Sycamore Specific Plan land use conformity, zoning and uses, development plan conformity with the North Sycamore Specific Plan, site plan, traffic and circulation, parking, grading and drainage, building design, Green Building, landscaping, and North Sycamore Specific Plan cost responsibilities. PUBLIC NOTICE Notices regarding this appeal and related public hearing were mailed to the surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site. At the time this report was prepared staff had not received any additional comments or concerns. Page 4 of 5