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J. Jack Bras, Architect, 90 Mission Drive, represented the vandenberghes. They have met with the Carriage Gardens and Alisal Improvement groups since this matter was last heard. He stated they also have 15 acres across the street from this site which is for this same use. Concerns relate to traffic, drainage, noise and trees. They have addressed them all and have provided studies for each of the issues. Regarding visual impacts, there would be only two homes on Carriage Drive that would have a view of the building. The other houses would have a filtered view through eucalyptus trees or are separated by a knoll. Traffic impacts could be handled by having a no left turn coming out of the property. The aesthetics of the building would have to be debated. He reviewed the improvements which would be required of them should they be allowed to develop this property. The cost of improvements will be $1-1.5 million. They supply more parking than is required by code with a 7.7% footprint and 33% of the site being landscaped. Commissioner Lindsey and the other commissioners discussed the train trestle and other improvements required by the County. Culverts and street improvements were also addressed. Chairman Wilson asked how many feet of drainage would have to be installed. Mr. Bras indicated it would be about 600 feet. Milt Jones, 976 Happy Valley Road, represented the Alisal Improvement Club. Mr. Jones presented a petition with nine names against this proposal. Concerns were with the dangerous railroad underpass, drainage, traffic, aesthetics and the inappropriateness of a four story building on the site. Dave Dogan, 307 Brianne, Carriage Gardens, presented pictures of the site from his home. He presented a petition with 85 names on it against the proposal. The petition reads as follows: "1. A four-story building is not appropriate to, or compatible with, the surrounding rural Pleasanton Ridge area and residential environment. 2. The architecture described as "A reflective glass building designed to make a statement for the property owner' is not compatible with the surrounding area. 3. The facility plans to accommodate 283 automobiles which would result in a serious safety hazard and a negative traffic impact to the surrounding residential areas." Commissioner Innes asked if the Carriage Garden group discussed what they felt would be appropriate for the site. Mr. Dogan indicated they have not come to a consensus. They do prefer a structure not to exceed two stories. Dick Kesterke, 6625 Amber Lane, indicated there are houses on Carriage Lane which is why only two houses impacts. The homes on Amber Lane also would have a He also expressed concern on the future usage of the only two have view view impact. additional - 3 -