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. . . Commissioner Cooper inquired if the adjacent parking structure could be used, and staff advised that it is for the adjacent property owners only. Mr. Iserson also stated that the noise generated by the HV AC fades to non-noticeable at the property lines above the ambient noise in the area. In further discussion, Mr. lserson stated the HVAC is behind a parapet and there is a great distance between the HV AC unit and the residential area as well as a masonry soundwall. Me. Hirst made rebuttal comments. He spoke about communication with respect to this project. Me. Garrett was given three opportunities to meet with Me. Hirst which he declined, and only talked with Me. Hirst the Monday before this meeting. Me. Hirst noted that he and staff talked frequently throughout the project and on several occasions many times in one day. Mr. Garrett's opposition is the only opposition coming from the residential neighborhood. Me. Hirst feels the neighborhood anticipates this type of development since there were no negative comments received for the PeopleSoft and the CM + projects. Mr. Hirst advised that the only manufacturing done on the site is the production of the artificial vein material. All other components are manufactured off-site, and are then brought to the site where they are assembled and tested before shipment. Regarding the parking at BofA, Me. Hirst feels the comments attributed to Me. Fucci were misleading and urged the Commissioners to ask Me. Fucci his opinion of the project. Depending on the method of calculation for parking, it is more or less adequate for build-out in the year 2000. Me. Hirst's recent counting of cars in the BofA lot has been between 12 and 19 cars. Staff has calculated that the bank needs 26 spaces, and there are 60 at present; it is a judgment call to be made by the Commissioners whether there is adequate parking available. Me. Hirst believes the previously-approved PUD for restaurants and retail will take more parking space than is required by Thoratec and the traffic, noise, delivery truck traffic, etc. will be greater with a higher turnover of vehicles throughout the day, and will last longer throughout the day and evening from a restaurant/retail center than it will from the Thoratec facility. Me. Hirst commented that Me. Garrett lives 450 feet from the HV AC unit and Me. Hirst believes Mr. Garrett will not see or hear the operation from his backyard. To the question of "why this property?," Mr. Hirst advised that time is of the essence for the company to be able to meet their market demand. Their first choice is Pleasanton; however, another building is available in Concord for their operation to relocate to. Property values were discussed--they declined significantly from 1990 to 1995. The property values in the last 18 months have risen 30%. He feels this project will, in fact, enhance property values in the area. The strongest interest for restaurants in this area have been fast food restaurants. Mr. Hirst stated a list of hazardous materials has been given to staff, most of which is available to the public. A very small amount of plastic is used in the facility. Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 August 14, 1996