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. . . parking, which could be used as a reason for more people to drive and not carpool. She inquired if more landscaping could be installed at this time and the area later reclaimed if it were actually needed for parking. Mr. Hasbman advised they are actively encouraging the use of BART and feels a lot of employees will use BART once it is completed. However, historically, they have needed this amount of parking to support the size of the buildings. BART may change this. They have not determined when the fifth building will be constructed. Mr. Hashman would like to leave this subject open to be discussed with staff as they proceed. Commissioner Hovingh advised Commissioner Barker that the double shift qualifies the applicants automatically for the TSM. He commented that he does not know if employees will be able to utilize BART with a 5:30 a.m. start time. He wondered if it would be possible to have five foot berms along Franklin and Johnson Drives to cut the view of the parking lots. Mr. Hashman stated that he believes they are three foot berms, and they currently seem to cut visibility. Mr. Higdon advised the 25 foot wide planter strips are only three feet high, but are heavily landscaped. Commissioner Wright addressed Mr. Fullerton (project architect) regarding the color selection. He feels the color choices are too bold (purple and orange sand). He approves of the sand beige and maroon colors. Mr. Fullerton stated they have chosen five very distinct colors so each building is identified by its color. Mr. Wright prefers burgundy to purple and feels the orange sand color seems out of place. Mr. Fullerton stated the other buildings will be painted with a combination of the beige and sandstone. Mr. Hashman advised the topic of colors has been discussed by all, with varying reactions, however, the purple color was well-received. If there is a strong adverse reaction to the colors, the applicants will repaint the buildings. Commissioner Dove suggested from a practical standpoint and with the amount of parking available, that the applicants divide equally the handicapped spaces among all buildings near the doorways. Commissioner Hovingh noted that parking lot lighting should be a concern especially since the lots will be used from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Hashman agreed and noted their upgrade to a 24-hour manned security system with the parking lots monitored by camera. In response to Commissioner Barker, Mr. Iserson stated that if the applicants come in with a phasing plan, staff can determine how much of the parking lot is necessary to construct at this time. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Wright discussed the handicapped parking, and he feels the handicapped parking must be increased to cover the possibility of shift overlap. Planning Cammission Minutes Page 7 Hay 8, 1996