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Discussion Point #2 2. Are the overall site plan, circulation design, and trash enclosure/delivery area layout acceptable? Commissioner Allen stated the perspective of the second story elevation of the Community Center building from Dublin Canyon Road seemed bland and requested additional articulation. She stated the Community Center felt massive and less stylish but could be mitigated with excellent screening. She stated she normally preferred parking in the back but because that was not possible, she requested screening or a design feature to shield the parking lot, similar to the Carpenter Training Center project on Santa Rita Road. Commissioner Pace stated the proposed project was well done and well laid out. He appreciated the commitment to preserving the rural character. He stated natural features were always preferable to constructed ones in a rural area. Commissioner Gaidos stated previous concerns about the trash enclosure and delivery area were appropriately addressed. He stated he liked the site design. Chair Brown stated the parking lot for the Carpenter Training Center was raised from street level, creating the need for the screening wall. He asked the grade of the parking lot to the road. Ms. Hagen stated the road coming around the corner was about 420 feet in elevation and the parking lot was 422 feet. She stated the site construction would only be two feet higher than the road and would not be noticeable. Commissioner Ritter stated he liked the site plan. He asked for clarification on the two-story Community Center building. Ms. Hagen stated there was a second-story office component and that the gym was two stories in height, although did not have a second floor. Commissioner Ritter stated the dome height seemed appropriate and the massing was much less than the Orthodox Church in Oakland. He stated he liked the trash enclosure design and layout. Commission Nibert stated the circulation, trash enclosure, and delivery area were acceptable. He asked about the phasing of construction and location of utilities. Ms. Hagen stated the undergrounding would be between the east and west property lines. She stated the improvement plan and grading were Phase 1, the Sanctuary building was Phase 2, and the Community Building was Phase 3a, b, and c. Chair Brown expressed his agreement with the elements noted in Discussion Point #2. Discussion Point#3 3. Is the tree removal and proposed landscaping along Dublin Canyon Road appropriate? Chair Brown asked if the utilities could be undergrounded without disturbing the existing trees. Ms. Hagen stated efforts would be made to retain trees, but the plan was not yet finalized. Commissioner Allen asked about the tree species being proposed to replace the trees along Dublin Canyon Road and the height at five years. Ms. Hagen stated Red Maple would be planted and that staff would work with the landscape architect to ensure lush trees. Commissioner Allen stated she was looking for good screening around the Community Center Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 10 April 14, 2021