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Mr. Iserson stated that staff recommends that the Commission adopt a motion directing staff to "~` proceed with the PUD minor modification which would change Condition 6 of the PUD to require Planning Commission review of signage for the quick-service restaurant upon change of tenants; and to adopt a motion for staff to work with the applicant and administratively approve the light fixture changes by adding a frosted bulb and diffusing screen, trees and shrubs around the monument signs, and plates in the openings of the metal fence. Commissioner Sullivan advised that the canopy lights were also an issue of concern. Mr. Iserson advised that the condition of approval allowed for the adjustment and to reduce the levels of lighting and glare. The Commission may discuss that issue and direct staff to follow through on that item as well. Commissioner Fox noted that the gooseneck lamps above the market sign fairly bright and inquired if they were of the same wattage as the other lamps. Mr. Iserson confirmed that they were of the same wattage and would also be modified with a frosted bulb with a metal diffuser screen. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Weldon Theobald, 931 Hartz Avenue, Danville, noted that after the project had opened after 231 days. He understood the concerns of the neighbors and noted that he had visited 60 homes to talk with the neighbors. He spoke with approximately 21 people in the homes and between 15-20 people in the apartments and noted that they had made excellent comments and - suggestions. He further noted that they had been requested by the Parks and Recreation Department to return the field to its original condition and added that the storage had turned the soil into hardpan soil. He noted that they had also cleaned up what had been left by Greenbriar and regretted that the neighbors were affected by the dust blowing onto their property. Mr. Theobald displayed the 50-watt frosted light bulb and advised that it was the lowest wattage available. He added that the clear bulb was more intrusive than they had anticipated. He noted that walls were often problematic, especially with respect to graffiti, security, and safety. He noted that asix-foot tall wall would cost approximately $47,000 but that a redwood fence would be considerably less expensive and may be built for approximately $4,500. A wire and wire mesh would cost slightly less than that at approximately $14 per foot. He noted that this had been a costly project and emphasized that they wished to be a good neighbor. He noted that he had received good feedback from their customers regarding the quality of the store. Commissioner Fox advised that she lived across town from the site and that her neighbors had commented about the lights. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Theobald confirmed that a 50-watt bulb with a 210-volt transformer was the lowest wattage that they could get without going to an incandescent bulb. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 24, 2004 Page 5 of 22