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Commissioner Ritter noted that what will happen is that people will be parking in the <br />new level garage and walk across to the mall; it would be a concern if there are no <br />sidewalks there. <br />Mr. Otto replied that it is on the mall property, and there is only so much that can be <br />done as regards this project. <br />C. Are the designs and heights of the office building and parking garages <br />acceptable? <br />Commissioner Allen said yes. She noted that it is higher than other areas, but it is also <br />near BART and the freeway. He added that it is a good project. <br />Commissioners Pearce, Ritter, and Posson agreed. <br />Acting Chair O'Connor also agreed. He stated that it is going to be the City's tallest <br />building, but it looks stunning, at least what they have so far, and there is a <br />predominance of taller buildings in that area, even if they are not quite as tall. He <br />indicated that he thinks it will blend in pretty well. <br />D. Are the photo simulations adequate? <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that she likes the photo - simulations. She indicated that <br />she does not think the Commission needs anything other than those and the freeway, <br />and she is comfortable with that. <br />Commissioner Ritter agreed. <br />Commissioner Posson noted that the photo - simulations are only from the freeway and <br />stated that he would like to see something from the mall side. He indicated that, frankly, <br />those driving down the freeway will not be paying too much attention, but there would <br />be more of a visual impact from the mall area. <br />Acting Chair O'Connor stated that he is fine with what they have. <br />Commissioner Allen stated that she is fine. She agreed with Commissioner Posson <br />about having visuals from the mall, especially around the landscaping perspective and <br />trees, because it would be nice to get more coverage there and she would like to see <br />what that would look like. <br />E. Does the Planning Commission support the elimination of the public's use <br />of the private landscaped area? <br />Commissioners Pearce and Allen said yes. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 12, 2014 Page 26 of 38 <br />