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Mark Hartman of the law offices of Miller, Starr and Regalia, 101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 401, Walnut Creek, presented a letter to the Commission, staff, and recording secretary. He represented Independence Savings and Loan Association, who owns real property on Johnson Drive adjacent to the PacTel property. Independence has serious objections concerning the proposed vacating of Hradley Drive, traffic impacts, the height of the proposed buildings, design factors, and the elevated artwork. They urged the careful redesign of the proposed PacTel development. Commissioner Mahern asked what Independence anticipates in putting on their property. Mr. Hartman said it is anticipated to be office buildings. Mr. Swift said that most of his concerns will be addressed in the staff report. Richard Gerky, 604 Allbrook Circle, stated his property would face the project. He was not pleased with the height of the buildings or the towers which seemed to be more Aztec than Mediterrean. Commissioner Mahern said that she liked the curvature of the building and had no problem with the iinear effect. She felt the Myers project was one of the best in town and felt that PacTel 's should conform to it. She did not like the towers with the Aztec sunburst look; she felt the colors should go along with what is already there. She felt it was too modern; had too much flair; and did not like the grillwork. Commissioner Hoyt objected to the linear look; he felt the design was overpowering and did not fit in with the er.isting structure. He thought it had a dated look and not desirable for that particular part of town. Commissioner Hovingh agreed with Commissioner Hoyt regarding the linear Iook. He added that he did not care for the palm trees, the towers and sunburst which he felt gave it a crown look. He thought signs should be wall-mounted; he was concerned with the size of the overhang and felt it would allow too much sun into the building. He felt it was also too far for shoppers to walk. Commissioner Tarver also shared the concerns about the length of the building. He did not mind the grillwork; was not particularly opposed to the design but did not like the idea of a 3~ foot sign. He liked the curvature of the building and felt perhaps more could be incorporated. His biggest concern was the overall length. Chairman Michelotti said she went to the site. She was very concerned about the iength of the project. She thought the curvature was good and the colors acceptable; thought the towers gave a candy-cane effect; she liked the grillwork but not to the Page 4