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Minutes Planning Commissio September 11, 1985 concerning this issued. They propose CC&Rs to address this issue. In travelling through Valley Plaza I people are parking in front of their garages and blocking fire lanes. This is a tough area to police. Commissioner Inner discussed noise with regard to the setbacks of the structures from the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Swift stated that a 9' soundwall will mitigate noise at the downstairs level. The back of the structures will all have to be stucco. It is difficult if not impossible to mitigate exterior noise from a train. The public hearing was opened. Gregory Mix, 2o5-B Main Street, presented the Payne proposal. He passed out revised site plans and elevations. They have worked on the project since last March and have met with the neighbors and staff. They have tried to address the parking and density issues. They are providing 2 1/2 times the amount of parking required by code. They prefer to have the garage doors on for aesthetic reasons. Their plan is a 'donut' concept and the only change from the original plan is the location of the recreation area to increase setbacks of the project. The units will have three bedrooms and will be two story. They have tried to design the project to the theme of old Pleasanton. They will be keeping all of the healthy heritage trees on the project. They will not be keeping the walnut trees on the site. Walnut trees are not appropriate over automobiles. The trees on the site are primarily very large cedars and bays. They have revised the south elevation at staff's request. Commissioner Inner asked Mr. Mix to explain the changes to the elevations from the previous plans. Mr. Mix complied. Chairman Wilson discussed the proposed garages and whether or not there should be doors on them. He felt that if doors are provided, cars will be parked outside of the garages. Mr. Mix wanted doors for aesthetic reasons. Commissioner Inner felt the project didn't provide as much parking as they could provide given it contains all three bedroom units. Mr. Payne felt that a condition should be imposed in the CC&Rs requiring prking in the garages. This has worked effectively in the units in which he lives. Commissioner Innes was concerned with 88 parking spaces, 16 of which are provided for guests making a net total of 72 parking spaces. Country Roads is providing 87 parking spaces for 39 units and their units are two bedroom. Mr. Payne indicated that they agree with all of the conditions of the staff report including Condition No. 4 as modified. He felt that a two car garage with garage doors would be attractive to buyers of the units. Commissioner Lindsey asked what would happen architecturally if doors were eliminated. Mr. Payne felt the project would suffer. - 8 -