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preclude development. The Martinez project has been conditioned by staff to allow driveway access between the sites. The City did allow subdivision of this property a number of years ago. However, the City accomplished a lot combination at the Holiday Inn site through persuasion. The Holiday Inn did buy the additional piece of property. Chairman Wilson asked about the proposed restaurant. Mr. Swift indicated it would be similar to Dennys. The public hearing was opened. Ron Harwell, partner with Mr. Martinez, 1935 Dry Creek Road, Campbell, addressed the Commission. They have scaled down the three story motel original development plan from a 75-80 unit, and two fast food restaurants to a two-story motel and one sit-down restaurant. Their restaurant will be likened to a Peppermill and not a Dennys. It will be a full scale restaurant. Their two-story motel has been designed for security purposes so patrons will have to enter their roams from an interior hallway. They have built five Brookside Inns over the past five years. They are currently building one in Newark at Mowry and Cedar. Their motel rooms will be similar to the Holiday Inn, Ramada Inn and Sheraton and will cater to middle income travelers or mid-management business persons. He has heard concerns expressed about the proximity to Santa Rita jail. In Milpitas they are next to the Elmwood facility and have had no problems. He invited the homeowners and Commissioners to visit their facilities to show that development as proposed will not be a detriment to their security, environment or values of their property. Commissioner Lindsey didn't see how a motel in this location could compete with the existing Holiday Inn or Sheraton. Mr. Harwell indicated that they have found their motels can be operated at a profit while charging $20-30 less than the Hilton. They don't know the price structure yet of the motel but because of the design feel it can be developed and operated profitably. Commissioner Lindsey asked whether or not they have talked to the owners of the adjacent one acre site. Mr. Harwell indicated they have not. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Harwell if he agrees to eliminate the blue the and replacing it with something else as suggested by staff. Mr. Harwell indicated they don't have a great deal of feeling about this one way or the other. Commissioner Michelotti stated personally she liked the the proposed. Mr. Swift indicated the recommendation is to get a material that will complement the building whether or not it is blue. Commissioner Michelotti then discussed two lanes on the on-ramp at this location. Mr. Swift stated that TJKM has been working with Caltrans on this, and that something needs to be done on a short-term basis. Caltrans has indicated it would be approved, but the City has not seen a letter from them confirming this. - 10 -