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Staff hM identified a few minor changes to the building design which the applicant has agreed to~ adding a simple cornice at the top of the building at the roof, adding a concrete cap to the top of the solid screen walls; and adding the ribbed wall treatment to the Johnson Drive side of the 12 foot tall concrete screen wall. The loading doors should also be painted the same beige base color. Staff made some suggestions to improve the landscape plan. The applicant has agreed to these changes. Staff was also concerned about the roof-top views of HV AC equipment from the Stoneridge Drive overpass. Staff is satisfied that the conditions of approval address the proper screening of the roof- mounted equipment. Mr. Iserson noted that the building-mounted signage is not freeway-oriented. The only response received from surrounding property owners was from the developer of the Thoratec development who wanted the building to be "nicely done." Based on the above comments and analysis, staff recommends approval of this project to the City Council. Mr. Iserson commented that a staff memorandum had been prepared directing the Commission that Condition 35 should be deleted (not applicable to this project) and add Condition 12e advising that the screen wall pilasters shall be widened by approximately one foot. Mr. Higdon advised the Commission that the previously referenced "City-owned property" east of the project (the park and ride lot) is actually owned by Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). Condition 15a should include that the landscaping is subject to the approval of DSRSD. Condition 30 should add DSRSD to the agreement regarding the maintenance of this property. Commissioner Cooper inquired if the maintenance building floor washing water would be contained so it will not contaminate the arroyo. Mr. Iserson advised that the Fire Department hazardous materials person would be involved with the design and to assure that all the appropriate measures are met. Additionally, in response to his question, Mr. Iserson advised Commissioner Cooper that the sidewalk width had been increased to accommodate bicycle use. Commissioner Dove expressed his concern about the left turn stacking coupled with the potential land use of a Park-and-Ride lot. He offered a solution to have a shared driveway. Mr. Iserson stated that would be something to direct to the applicant. Mr. Higdon stated that the Park-and-Ride is questionable at this time since there is no funding. He would not like to encumber this project with that restriction. In response to Chair Barker, Mr. Higdon advised that the DSRSD-owned land is part of their emergency overflow that allows sewage to the ponds that are north of Johnson Drive. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Scott Graeser, Chamberlin Associates, 32990 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, represented the Federal Express application. They have built and own other buildings in Pleasanton. This is the Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 AprIl 23, 1997