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PUD 81 30 35D, Pacific Rim Development Cor . Application of Pacific Rim Development Corporation for design review approval to construct an approximately 103,700 square foot, five-building specialty retail complex, to be located on an approximately 9.7 acre site, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Hopyard Road and Stoneridge Drive. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)- Industrial/Commercial and Offices District. Mr. swift presented the staff report recommending approval of this application. Phil Smith, Chairman of the Board, Pacific Rim Development, San Ramon, introduced their architect, traffic and construction managers. Mr. Smith stated the uses of the property include a small gourmet market which will sell fish, meat, and deli items, but no general merchandise. The 10,500 sq. ft. available will probably house a 8,300 sq. ft. restaurant. If the restaurant negotiations work out, the flat wall would become one-half glass for windows. It is their intention to bring the elevations back to the Commission for final approval. The other 10,00 sq. ft. anchor space will be a gift store and they plan to finalize the lease the 12th of August. Mr. Smith said they have been very successful in developing several similar shopping centers. They expect to start construction in April and have the project open just before Christmas 1987. David Israel, project architect, reviewed the site plan depicting the landscaping and setbacks. He also reviewed the materials and colors proposed. There will be four kiosks for photos, food and banking on the site. Commissioner Innes expressed concern with the visibility of the back of building No. 1. unless as stated earlier, a restaurant occupies the building. Mr. Israel explained that this is Anchor "A" and will have 75' of landscaping if it is not developed as a restaurant. Mr. Innes did not want to se the area turned in to one of giant landscaping. Mr. Israel stated their intention currently is not to add more landscaping than now exists. He eviewed their proposed landscape plan and species of trees to be r planted. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. storage. Mr. Israel then pointed will be used for storage only. Israel to address second-floor out the two-story element which Chairman Lindsey discussed the driveway on Chabot Drive and asked if 30 feet is sufficient width. Mr. Israel said this was addressed in the traffic study and was in fact widened to 30 feet. Mr. Israel said there is no problem in having it wider but pointed out that Hacienda has a 30 foot wide limit. Mr. Smith then reviewed the proposed conditions - Condition No. 4: He asked that this condition be eliminated because he had no knowledge of the cost and did not want to - 8 -