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~ time there is no minimum or maximum of nights that a resident co ld stay. In further response to Commissioner Mahem's concern that one-nighters mig t fill up the rooms and then there would be no room for longer term residents, Mr, Kuch an thought that would be "great. " Commissioner Mahem questioned Mr, Kuchman about the need fo signage and an internally illuminated sign. Mr. Kuchman reiterated that the residence hotels all have similar signage; the nearest one is in San Jose. Lawrence Lui, Harbor View Investment, Inc., 645 Harrison St., S Francisco, injected that they have about 40 residence hotels in the U.S. Commissioner Wright asked the applicant whether all the units are ne bedroom. He felt that families might come who have children and may need two bed ooms. Mr. Lui replied that some of the units are two-bedrooms. In addition, the living r m couch makes into a bed; the units also have kitchens where cooking can be done. Chairman Hovingh asked the height of the tallest building and the of Foothill Road. Mr. Kuchman replied Building 1, a two-story s building; the setback is about 80 ft. tback to the south border cture, is the tallest ~ Commissioner Horan noted that the City has some strict signage re ulations and wanted the applicant to be aware and understand that the signage he is requesti g may not adhere to those standards. He noted that the sign that Home Office advocates may not pass City standards. Mr. Kuchman commented that the Design Review Boar informed him that if the size of the letters are in conformance, it could be left up to staff's 'scretion. Commissioner Horan indicated that this may not be adequate, and would prefer to the signage again. Commissioner McGuirk questioned the applicant regarding Cable and the need for a satellite dish. Mr. Kuchman replied they would have Cable TV, bu there should be no need for a satellite dish and does not intend to install one. Commission McGuirk stressed that he would not be in favor of a satellite dish, as they are always very difficult to screen. Robert Cordtz, 262 W. Angela, stated that he is a member of the C nvention and Visitors Bureau and also an owner of a Bed and Breakfast inn. He said he i not planning to speak for or against the project. He noted that the letter from Barbara Hil man of the Convention Bureau has not been addressed by that Board at this time. He noted it has always been the plan for the Convention Bureau to have a facility available in Plea ton that will accommodate a large number of people and thus, encourage conven ons and visitors to Pleasanton. Mr. Cordtz expressed some concern about adequate par 'ng for residents, and did not know how this project would fit in with the Wells Fargo pro ect of about 500 rooms. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ~ Minutes Planning Commission May 27, 1992 Page 4