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Commissioner Hovingh discussed Condition 2 with Mr. Iserson. He felt that it would be more appropriate to limit light construction work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rather than to 6:00 p.m. Staff had no problem with changing the time. Commissioner Hovingh asked staff if the project could be required to have a bond mechanism in place to insure that landscaping and other amenities will be provided as the developer agreed to do. He pointed out that developers for Golden Eagle and Canyon Meadows have been remiss in fulfilling their obligations and he felt the City should have some recourse to recompense. Mr. Iserson said bonds are not in place at this time, but language could be added to the conditions that non-compliance of the stipulations could lead to fines. Discussion ensued as to the value of having a bond mechanism on the project. Commissioner Horan asked how the Foothill Road Overlay District applies to this project. Mr. Iserson replied that the Foothill Road Overlay District regulations applies only to development on the west side of Foothill Road. This project is on the east side of Foothill Road. THE PUBLIC In:ARING WAS OPENED. ~ David Chou with Pan-Cal, 4125 Blackbird Avenue, San Jose, represented the application. He stated he concurs with staff recommendations. Commissioner Wright asked the applicant if he had any problem with possible addition of a condition that the neighbors within 300 ft. be notified of any change in business hours so they could monitor the situation as to the use of heavy equipment, etc. Mr. Chou indicated he had no problem with that. Chairman Mahern asked Mr. Chou why heavy equipment was put on the site in the middle of the night as noted in the staff report. The applicant said he had not been aware of this issue, but would check into the matter. Commissioner Horan recommended that Mr. Chou make Pan-Cal's name and phone number available to the neighbors, so that they might call should problems arise. Bob DeMichael, 51 Forest Hill Drive, Pleasanton, requested that the Commission consider some type of weed abatement protection be in place for the project. He noted that dry weeds are a major hazard to the surrounding area. He also pointed out that the fence line is very poor or non-existent on the site; that trash is dumped there; and that young teens go there at night. He asked that these situations be addressed. He also wondered with an extension being granted to Pan-Cal, if property improvements would be delayed on Foothill Road in terms of sidewalk construction. That is apparently the only remaining area needing Minutes Planning eamaission August 28, 1991 Page 12 ,. .