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Minutes Planning Commission August 14, 1985 PUD-84-4-2M, Valley Medical Associates Application of the Valley Medical Associates for a major modification to an approved development plan for a shopping center/medical office complex to allow for an increase in size in the medical offices of approximately 600 sq. ft. on an approximately 7.7 acre site, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Santa Rita Road and West Las Positas Boulevard immediately adjacent to the Exxon Station. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Commercial and Offices District. Mr. Swift presented the staff report which recommended denial of the proposal. He indicated that the applicant has a model to present to the Commission. Staff's primary concern is with the location of the building and the architecture is different than others on the site. The public hearing was opened. Ralph Goodell, the architect for the project, addressed the Commission. Chairman Wilson asked him if he had read the staff report. Mr. Goodell said he had and had and hoped that the Commission would examine the model and recommend approval of the project. Commissioners Hoyt and Michelotti then discussed the various setbacks of the project with Mr. Goodell using the model of the project. Commissioner Innes asked Mr. Goodell's feeling with regard to staff's opinion that the architecture doesn't blend with the balance of the architecture in the shopping center. Mr. Goodell felt very strongly that if his design had been submitted first, the entire concept of the shopping center would be different. Dr. Ricardo Iguerri, Danville, one of the proponents of the development, stated that Hacienda Business Park has a variety of buildings in their park. The doctors in this project are very interested in making their project work in with the hospital across the street. William G. Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, asked for continuity in planning for this shopping center. He expressed that he has no concern with the project one way or the other. Bruce Driscoll, 3190 Weymouth Court, stated his house backs up to the project. After looking at the model, he agrees with staff that this proposal is not appropriate for the location. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Innes stated that the building is beautifully designed but is not appropriate for this shopping center. A motion was then made by Commissioner Innes, seconded by Commissioner Michelotti that Case PUD-84-4-2M be denied. - 5 -