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In response to a question from Commissioner Wright, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the additional landscaping will be irrigated in order to establish the oleanders. . Mr. lserson responded to an inquiry from Chair Cooper, confirming that the applicant would have to come back to the Planning Commission for approval to allow the modular to remain after the two- year period. Commissioner Barker inquired if there are any plans underway for Pleasanton to become a voting member of DSRSD. Mr. Iserson responded he was not sure and that this topic is beyond the scope of this matter. Commissioner Barker commented that this may be an appropriate topic to discuss with any future applications from DSRSD. Teresa Herrera, of Whitley, Burchett and Associates, 36 Quail Court, Walnut Creek, represented the applicant. Ms. Herrera advised that approval of this application would greatly help DSRSD in that they plan to construct a new reverse osmosis/microfiltration processing building where the modular building is currently located. She advised that DSRSD is working with Alameda County regarding a permanent site in east Dublin. She noted that the applicant is in agreement with the conditions of the staff report and is willing to work with the neighbors to address any concerns. Commissioner Kumaran advised that he has visited the site and looked at the modular structure. He noted that the site where the modular is being relocated is quite visible from the north and east. He asked if IS-gallon oleanders could be planted rather than five-gallon oleanders in order to screen the site from Stoneridge Drive. Ms. Herrera noted that this would be a definite increase in cost, but it may be possible if only one row of oleanders was required, instead of two. . Chair Cooper asked if two years was a reasonable amount of time to get the new site developed. Ms. Herrera advised that they were fast-tracking the project. Discussion ensued regarding the issue of the possible time frame needed to purchase and develop the new site. Chair Cooper suggested that additional conditions might be necessary if the modular was going to be in place for more than two years. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Danny Eastburn, 6887 Herrin Court, noted that he was also speaking in behalf of his neighbor Rudi Weber, 6872 Herrin Court. Mr. Eastburn stated that his property is adjacent to the site proposed for the relocation of the modular. He advised that he has concerns about the lighting, in that his backyard is behind the building. He asked how much lighting will be on during off hours and who will enforce the two-year time frame. He expressed concern that once the building is in place, it would be easy to have someone else come in and take over the use of the building. He asked if there were any other possible site locations that would be less visible. He asked if the oleanders would remain, once the building is removed. He asked if vehicles would remain in the parking lot after hours. He expressed concern about the access of the site in proximity to the freeway and that broken-down cars that come . off the freeway would be repaired at the site. He noted that the fence behind his home is broken down and that some of the sections are only about four feet tall. He inquired as to the height of the modular building and whether it will be placed on the ground or raised above the ground. He commented that he likes the idea of the 1S-gallon oleanders. Mr. Eastbum noted that he has been in . Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 September 10, 1997