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Steve Otto explained that the complaint originated at a Design Committee meeting of the <br />Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA). <br />Commissioner O'Connor inquired if PDA commented that it did not like the color. <br />Ms. Amos said yes and noted that PDA's comments are attached as Exhibit F. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he is aware of the Pleasanton look but noted that this is <br />not on Main Street or at a main City entry point. He added that he is not so sure why the <br />building should be repainted. <br />Chair Pentin noted that the building to the left of the salon on Peters Avenue, a spa, is <br />painted Tuscany yellow, which is not a muted earthtone color but a very bright <br />yellow -gold color. <br />Ms. Amos explained that the spa building did not receive approval for that color. <br />Chair Pentin questioned if no action was being taken on that because no complaint was <br />filed. <br />Ms. Stern noted that the color is more earthtone than the color of the subject building. <br />Chair Pentin stated that when he bikes down the street, he sees both of those buildings <br />and they stand out. He added that he does not recall seeing a lot of muted earthtone <br />colors on St. Mary Street. <br />Ms. Stern explained that this color requirement is specific to Mediterranean -style <br />buildings. <br />Chair Pentin inquired what the requirement was for Mexican -style buildings. <br />Ms. Stern replied that architectural style is not recognized in the DTDG. <br />Chair Pentin stated that he has traveled a lot in Mexico and South America and that this <br />building would fit there. He added that he understands if it is identified in the DTDG as <br />Mediterranean but that he does not understand the argument if it is seen as something <br />else, for example, Latin, and that it would have a different take. <br />Commissioner Blank noted that the PDA letter states that "the consensus of the group is <br />not to approve the color" but not that it takes a position against it. He noted that what is <br />most telling is the fact that PDA is not present tonight and that he is certain it was sent a <br />notice. <br />Ms. Amos confirmed that a notice was sent. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 25, 2012 Page 7 of 10 <br />