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7_ MATTERS INITIATED SY COMMISSION MEM RERS Blue A =ave Restaurant Commissioner Roberts understood that the Pleasanton Downtown Association had not appro vcd the blue color off the building and that it was being repainted with another color. G'ommissioner Fox recalled that the red trim was not included in the plans and. inquired whether the original color would be used. She requested information on that process. She believed that the Planning Commission had requested notification if a paint color were to be changed. Commissioner Roberts noted that it was repainted without any submission to the City. Ms. Dcckcr noted that there were two hearings on the Blue Agave; ona in October 2004 which presented the yellow, red, and blue, and another in a November 1 O, 2004 hearing after the original motions did not carry. The staff report rcfected that the applicant agreed to paint the building with the existing colors; however, the motion reflected the conditions of Exhibit B, which referenced the original colors. "l~he approval letter went out, based on that recommendation and the motion That carried; the blue, red, and yellow colors were allowed based on that approval letter. She noted that the red and yellow swatches were generally in line with the C'ommission's desires, but the blue was a brighter hue than what was approved with the swatch. She noted that they were fairly close, based on brilliance seen in daylight. Ms. Nerland noted that this discussion should be agendized for further discussion. She rioted that the approval letter did allow the red color. Con~missioncr Arkin would like some recommendation to prevent a future occurrence. Ms. Decker noted that this occurrence was more of an anomaly in that the Commission does revise conditions of approval and restate those details in the motion. Mahalo Grill Ms_ Uccker noted that there had been several meetings addressing the blue color of this building and that an alternate color had bectt approved by the building owner and applicant for this building. The alternate color, called Lemongrass, is trtore ot~ a tan color with a hint of green. Larkspur Latidin~ Commissioner hox noted that there has been a banner at this location for four to six months and inquired whether they had gone through the City's sign program. Ms_ Decker noted that there was a change in ownership at this site and that they had just completed their sign program; it was approved by C:o uncil_ "I'he signs should be replaced in the near future. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 13, 2005 Page 13 of 15