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Commissioner Roberts noted that she would not like to use the entryway arch on Option A, which was used heavily at the storage facility on I3ernal and Stanley_ Commissioner Sedlak noted that Option B had the potential of opening up the lighting inside the building. In addition, the squareness of the design would enhance the efficiency of interior space use. He expressed concern about the eyebrow arch, grid whether it blended with the 1920's design of Option B_ Commissioner Sullivan believed that Option B had more flexibility from the LEEDTM standpoint, and that achieving a LEEDTM Silver Certification was a very important part of this project. He noted that this project was identified as a City demonstration project for energy, and would like it to remain so_ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED- Craig Moore emphasized that he would not want the fire station to blend too much with the neighborhood, and that it should be distinct as a fire station. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED~ Commissioner Sullivan believed that it would be nice for the neighbors to receive a small elevation of the designs before they were brought back for a public hearing. Kerry Burns noted that everyone who attended the community meeting received a small elevation in the mail~ Fire Chief Stewart Gary noted that he saw Option B for the first time at the meeting, and. liked the design very much. He believed that the design elements, color palette, and fine details should be brought to the next level. He noted that the neighbors had been clear in their feedback, and believed that elements from Option A could be utilized in Option B. I-Ie stated that a silver LEED rating is still the target, but it would depend on cost. Commissioner Roberts thanked the Fire Chief for meeting with the neighbors- b_ East Side Area Work Session Planning Commission work session on potential land use, circulation, and other General Plan issues relevant to the east Pleasanton area- Planning Director Brian Swift noted that this item was originally scheduled for the stunmer of 2002_ He noted that staff was just begiruiing to examine the comprehensive update of the Land. Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan- The original memo Yras been updated to reflect the approval of the Busch property and the self-storage facility is under construction- In addition, Zone 7 is moving forward with Hanson to take title to the various lakes as described in their agreement- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 12, 2003 Page 8