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Kevin CJlose, 871 Sycamore Road, wished to make a general comment about planning and design review regarding the proliferation of landscape and hardscape uplighting_ He noted that as Pleasanton's urban growth continues to encroach upon the rural and semirural areas, the night skies have become brighter. He realized that this was a dift3cult issue because it dealt with private property use. He noted that the City Council and Planning Commission have been concerned with uplighting of business monuments. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts to cite a specific example, Mr. Close replied that he referenced outdoor residential lighting of landscaping_ Commissioner Fox suggested researching the Municipal Code for guidelines about outdoor lighting in residential areas. She suggested that it be discussed under "Matters Initiated by Commission Members" for placement on a future agenda. Mr. Pavan advised that the Municipal Code did not address household residential and landscape uplighting. He advised that staff could research that issue and prepare a report to the Commission. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox whether Code Enforcement would be an appropriate remedy for excessive outdoor lighting, Ms. Nerland replied that the City operated on a complaint basis for Code Enforcement and that it was unlikely that the Code Enforcement officers would be sent out to canvas neighborhoods. Without an _. ordinance to provide guidelines for what is acceptable, she believed it would be dif£cult to identify what constituted a nuisance, with the exception of the most egregious cases. 4_ REVISIONS AND OMISSIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Pavan advised that Item 7.a._ Discussion on Temnorarv and Permanent Window Si~na~e, would be continued to the meeting of February 23, 2005 so that a full Commission may be in attendance for the item. 5_ MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION a_ PAP-74, Annellanto Brian Arkin (PDR-427. Christine Truesdale/W_A_ Craig. Inc_) Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval o£ an application for design review approval to install an approximately 12,000-gallon above-ground diesel fuel tar~lc For refueling vehicles/equipment and to install landscaping screening at 56'75 Sunol Boulevard. Zoning for the property is I-P (Industrial Park) District. Mr. Pavan summarized the staff report and described the history of this application and the subsequent appeal. He noted that several neighbors had spoken at the previous hearing, addressing issues of safety and visual impact. He noted that the staff report included a memo from the Fire Chief addressing the safety questions raised. at the "" previous meeting; those questions had been addressed. He noted that Eric Carlson, Fire PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 9, 2005 Page 3 of 22