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~ Commissioner Wright commented there is a discrepancy of whether the lights would be turned off at 11 p.m. or if they would be on all night. Mr. McNichols stated that their classes are over at 10 p.m. and the lights could be turned off soon thereafter. Commissioner Hovingh inquired if the University of Phoenix occupied the total floor area of the building. Mr. McNichols stated that due to the present vacancies, they would be located in two buildings, occupying about one-half of the total area of each building. Commissioner Hovingh then inquired if they would, in the future, relocate all of their offices in one building. Mr. McNichols stated that it is not cost efficient for the owner to relocate tenants once he has invested in tenant improvements. Commissioner Mahern stated that the staff report indicates the University of Phoenix's intention of leasing space is contingent upon getting wall-mounted signage. She asked if they would go forward with the lease if the Commission approved halo wall mounted signage. Mr. McNichols stated they would have to explore the visibility, size, etc. of the approved signage. Mr. McNichols stated he had briefly read the staff report, and is aware that the Commission doesn't want to change the policy for all Pleasanton office parks, but he further explained that the University of Phoenix is more of a retail institution because they attract people to them by visibility and making the public aware that they are in the area. Dominic Dutra, Dutra Realty, 160 Grau Drive, Fremont, has a 28,000 sq. ft. building at the corner of Chabot and Stonerldge Drives in Hacienda. He has read the staff report and feels this application also relates to his business. Mr. Dutra proposed a fifth option to the Commission in conjunction with the four options outlined in the staff report. He proposed a mix of both halo and internally illuminated signage around the perimeter of the office park for complexes adjacent to retail centers where internally illuminated signage is allowed. He advised there is a significant difference in the visibility of internally illuminated versus halo illuminated signage. In response to Commissioner Michelotti, Mr. Dutra believes his business is more a retail/service business than it is an office complex, the difference being their hours of operation. They do not close and go home at 5 p.m.; they sometimes have appointments very late in the evening. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question to staff of why Contempo Realty has internally illuminated signage, Mr. Swift stated that it is located in a complex where one building is retail and the other is an office building. The sign program is the same for both buildings and allows internally illuminated signs. Commissioner Wright asked staff for clarification of which tenant of the Pleasanton Park buildings would have the illuminated signage. Mr. Swift stated that a particular area was identified in the application where the sign would go. Only one tenant of the building would have signage, and the landlord would choose who would get the signage. It is simply a matter of negotiation between landlord and tenant. There are other programs that allow for Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 November 10, 1993