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Acting Chair Blank stated that this is an exceptionally well- designed layout. C. Are the proposed on -site recreation facilities and amenities acceptable? Commissioner Narum stated that she heard music to her ears about places to throw a football. She indicated that she is pretty consistent about wanting these to have large enough green space for children to throw a football as well as the tot lot. She added that she is thrilled that the applicants have done a great job in distributing that through the development. Commissioner O'Connor agreed. He indicated that having three acres of green space is fantastic. Commissioners Pearce and Olson agreed. Acting Chair Blank stated that one cannot argue with that. D. Is the treatment of the corner of Bernal Avenue and Stanley Boulevard (four stone pilasters and a low - profile stone sign wall arranged in a curve, with two ornamental trees behind the pilasters and sign wall) adequate? Commissioner Olson commented that it is hard to find anything wrong with this project, but he considers this as the weak point of the project. He indicated that it leaves him flat and thinks it needs a little more thought or creativity. Acting Chair Blank inquired if it can look like the other ones the Commission has approved, which looked really cool. Commissioner Pearce agreed. She noted that this is a gateway and would love to see a more detailed- oriented approach to the sign. Commissioner Narum agreed. She stated that she actually has the renderings from the Pleasanton Gateway project, and that turned out so wonderful in reality. She indicated that this proposal makes her a little nervous; that in the depiction, it looks like two of the trees are floating and she has trouble getting beyond that although she know what the intent was. She suggested that they beef it up a little more or make it a little more dramatic. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he does not have a problem with it but is open to some changes. He noted that thought this would be a great corner to do some enhancement on signage for the place but does not know where that would fit in. He indicated, however, that he is indifferent and could take it the way it is; that he does not think it is a major problem but enhancement can always make things look nicer. Acting Chair Blank stated that he does not think it is a major problem but agreed with Commissioner Olson that it left him a little flat. He indicated that when he thinks about PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 12, 2012 Page 32 of 40