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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1987 Chairman Lindsey stated he would not participate in consideration of this application, and that Vice Chairman Innes would replace him. Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval. Mr. Swift then presented several modifications to the staff report concerning Condition Number 11 and two areas of Condition No. 18. The public hearing was opened. James Horsley, Oakridge Properties, made a presentation urging approval of their application. They agree with the staff report relating to the uses on the site. There will be no fast food, liquor to massage parlours on site. They have met with two of the home owners' associations of the area and there does not seem to be any opposition by either of them. In December they met with some of the residents of Weymouth Court and tried to mitigate concerns of theirs relating to noise, appearance of the mechanical equipment, etc. They have recessed dumpsters from the back wall, covered them and put them next to the building.The loading dock will also be recessed. Pleasanton Disposal has indicated they would work in controlling the noise if it is a problem. The traffic for their business will consist of existing traffic -- not much new traffic will be generated. Norman Dyer, architect, presented the site plan, elevations and landscape plan for the site. They will plant fast growing coniferous trees in the area. Commissioner Hoyt asked about the circle in the front of the major tenants. Mr. Dyer explained that it will have a the surface on ground level with a bench, some trees, etc. to creating a focal point. The Commissioners discussed the area between the two buildings. Mr. Swift indicated inasmuch as Nob Hill is already constructed and up, it makes no sense to require the proponent to move the other building further back. Phil Younger, Exxon Station, Santa Rita Road, expressed concern and asked for assurance he would have some type of access to the rear of his service station from West Las Positas Boulevard as well as from the Santa Rita Road side. Much of his business comes from the eastern side of Santa Rita Road. In the next year or two it is planned to bulldoze the existing service station and rebuild it. They want assurance people living behind the service station will still have access to the station. Mr. Swift suggested a condition similar to "at such future time as the gas station is remodeled, the potential driveway from this site to the eastern boundary is to be considered." Ena Yssels, 3178 Weymouth Court, was distressed with the amount of noise created at this time at the Nob Hill Market from the garbage bins. They are emptied each day at 4:OOam. Trucks arrive at 4:OOam when they are supposed to come at 6:OOam. The trucks idle for hours and emit diesel fumes as well as noise. - 4 -