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Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern that the site appeared to be very close to where the arroyo dropped off. Mr. Iserson advised that a soils report must be performed at the building permit phase. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson replied that there could be further development between Stanley Boulevard and Stanley Business Park, where Nevada Street would come in. A discussion of the an•oyo and the surrounding area ensued. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Iserson confirmed that it would be illegal for the applicant to wash animal waste into the arroyo and would violate the Clean Water Runoff Act. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson noted that the Rent-a-Wreck lot was apre-existing use, but if the violations became flagrant, the Stormwater Inspector would ensure that they were not draining into the arroyo. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. David Stegman, Executive Director, Valley Humane Society (VHS), noted that this plan had been along-held dream of VHS and introduced the presentation team. Kathy Eidell, Co-Chair, Building Committee, Valley Humane Society, noted that she was a 16-year Pleasanton resident. She detailed the eight-year history of the search for a permanent facility and the site selection. VHS believed the subject site was the best opportunity for a permanent home for the facility. George Miers, project designer, noted that the site was a difficult one and added that the building was more similar to a home than a kennel. He complimented staff on their knowledge and assistance in overcoming the constraints of the site. He added that they tried to do as much with the landscaping as possible and noted that Robert Fukishima would detail the landscaping plan. He noted that all of the runoff would go into an approved storm drain and that nothing would run off the site. Robert Fukishima, landscape architect, noted that the site was small and difficult. He noted that the articulation on the top of the fence would create added visual effect and that the architecture would include a strong cornice line. The fence would be lined with vines, which they expected to achieve a 100-percent coverage to screen the site within three years. They hoped to use a bioswale for the front turf area, which would be problematic when the 12-foot area would be lost to the street. He noted that the submitted plan included grass, although they realized that the 12-foot take would occur. They introduced a commercial style of lighting, but included low lighting in the parking area and in the rear of the property to accommodate the rear residential properties. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 1 1, 2004 Page 6 of 19