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Mr. Sweeney discussed signage for the project. The pylon sign maximum dimensions are to be no more than 35 feet high by 14 feet wide. He would like to preapprove a location of the pylon sign as well as possibly naming the center. Once other tenants are secured, they would then bring the design of the pylon sign back to the Commission. The sign will be oriented to eastbound traffic. Commissioner Wright inquired of Ms. Flynn her thoughts on the clear anodized aluminum versus bronze anodized aluminum. She felt the clear anodized aluminum is coming back into style. Regarding the color of the accent tiles, she is not adverse to the red and blue (Walmart's corporate colors), though she was of the understanding that green was to be used. Mr. Bell indicated that the green metal is the coping, garden center fencing, and he is willing to change the feature tiles to green. The agreement of the Commission is that the tiles near the top would be blue and green would be for the lower tiles. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Bell stated that the signs saying "Satisfaction Guaranteed," as indicated on the prototypical store photo, will not be added to the Pleasanton development. Commissioner Michelotti stated her satisfaction that the rear of the building will not be visible with landscaping and the addition of retail buildings. Commissioner Finch inquired if the site would have bike racks and newspaper stands. Mr. Bell indicated the bike racks used by Walmart are precast concrete with exposed aggregate finish that are approximately 10 inches high. There will be no newspaper stands outside. In response to Chairman McGuirk's question, Mr. Bell indicated the inside snack bar is a sit- down area with booths. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Hovingh feels more landscaping is needed along Hacienda Drive to break up the massive concrete walls. Mr. Swift stated that staff feels the proposed landscaping is adequate once it matures. A discussion ensued between the Commissioners and staff whether additional trees would make an immediate impact as well as comparing other landscape designs and buildings in Pleasanton. In response to Commissioner Hovingh's concern about transplanting the trees if a future expansion is completed, Mr. Swift indicated that in all probability the trees could not be salvaged and transplanted. The Commission could, at that time, condition the applicant to replant larger-sized trees. Responding to Commissioner Michelotti, Mr. Swift stated that when the future expansion is completed, the balance of the parking lot would be turned into parking spaces to accommodate the additional traffic. Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 December 8, 1993