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other projects, which include difficulty in hiding drip irrigation tubing, replacing and maintaining plants, weed control, and adding dirt to the above-ground planters. . Mr. Krehbiel addressed staff's recommendation that the Sierra Suites sign follow the curve of the window. He advised the horizontal sign follows their corporate identity and is not sure curving the sign would enhance the look of the building. Mr. Krehbiel stated they are willing to work with staff to arrive at a mutually agreeable subdued building color. In response to Commissioner McGuirk, Mr. Krehbiel stated that at the time of painting, they propose to have a large mock-up of a selection of colors. Angelina Summers, 4750 Sutter Gate Avenue, stated she liked the plan as proposed. She inquired how many floors the Sierra Suites hotel will have. She was advised that it would be three stories tall. Ms. Summers would like the building roof-lines to be flat (not peaked) as is the Dillingham Building. She would also like the driveways to remain on Chabot Drive. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Regarding Condition 4, Commissioner Wright commented that TKJM's traffic report was done on an existing building, and he feels this project would actually generate fewer trip counts. Commissioner Wright stated he accepts the TKJM traffic count figures. Regarding Condition 5, Commissioner Wright concurs with the architect that the planter boxes would be problematic for maintenance. He agrees to extending the building eaves on the Summerfield building. He agrees to the horizontal sign, but feels the awning should be curved to match the window. Commissioner Wright feels the eaves for the Sierra building do not need to be changed. . Commissioner Wright feels there is a need for more hotel room space in the City and will approve this application. Commissioner McGuirk likes the fact that the two buildings look different from one another, and feels they should be left as designed by the architect. The entry of the Sierra Suites is acceptable to him. As to the traffic question, his experience is that most training sessions start at the end of the peak commute period to allow people to get to the training location from outlying areas. This project could be used as a test case for what may be developed at the BART station. Commissioner McGuirk accepts the figures provided by TKJM and will support the project, with the deletion of Condition 5. Commissioner Dove agrees that the traffic volume will be low. As to the planter boxes, he likes them very much, but feels the planters facing south and west will not survive well. He supports eliminating the planter boxes. . Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 October 9, 1996