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Minutes Planning Commissio 5/8/85 the north of the building.The staff report doesn't describe this plan exactly as it discusses more parking places than shown on the new plan. Commissioner Innes asked staff about the latest plan and what is currently planned for the north side of the property. Mr. Harris stated that Caltrans has a 6 ft. high chainlenk fence and further that Caltrns might not allow the applicant to landscape the 10 ft. section on the Caltrans property. Commissioner Innes asked for an explanation of Condition No. 3. Mr. Harris explained that it provides for 15' widening of I-580 on property on the south side to accommodate BART if BART is put in the median at this location. Chairman Wilson stated that landscaping is quite expensive and had concerns about reserving a large amount of property for future use. Mr. Harris explained that it was never intended that buildings should be put in this northern area. Commissioner Wellman asked about the signing. Mr. Harris indicated that signing is not being considered as part of this application. The public hearing was opened. Martin Inderbitzen, 62 West Neal Street, welcomed and congratulated Brian Hoyt and Sharrell Michelotti on their recent appointments to the Planning Commission. Regarding the project he indicated that Mr. Bingham and Logue are present and can address the design of the project. They are very sensitive to the orientation of the project and have designed the front of the project to face I-580. He presented a rendering of the elevations and site. He stated that the final landscape plan will be submitted to staff for approval. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Inderbitzen about the parking. Mr. Inderbitzen explained that there were 166 on the original plan and 140 on this one. Commissioner Lindsey asked if the spaces on the north side are primarily for inventory of vehicles. Mr. Inderbitzen indicated that they are with the east side being used for employees. Commissioner Wilson cautioned the applicants against installing auto racks without prior City approval. Hollis Logue, 1213 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, presented his credentials and the BMW project. Commissioner Innes asked Mr. Logue about the massiveness of the building. Mr. Logue stated that color will be provided through automobiles on site. Chairman Wilson had no objection to the white color of the proposed structure. Commissioner Hoyt liked the stripe around the bottom of the building and felt Commissioner Innes' suggestion to possibly add another stripe would spoil the effect. The public hearing was closed. - 4 - ,._.