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PUD-81-2, Farmers Insurance Group Application of Farmers Insurance Group for a PUD (Planned Unit Development- Commercial and Offices) site plan and architectural approval for an approxi- mately 148,000 sq. ft., four-story office building and a 4,416 sq. ft. branch claims office on an approximately 14 ac. site located on Dublin Canyon Road and the west side of Foothill Road, near the intersection of I-580. A mitigated negative declaration of environmental impacts was also considered. Mr. Harris explained the staff report and recommendation of approval. Commissioner Getty addressed one of the mitigating conditions, the vanpool program, and also that it would appear to her that you don't need parking spaces for everyone working at this location. Mr. Harris said the staff suggested reducing the number of parking spaces, but that the applicants want them. Commissioner Getty addressed the bike lane and storage area. She said there is one little storage area shown on the plan. Discussion then ensued as to whether the project is for conceptual plan approval or design approval and it was pointed out by Chairperson Wilson that a grading plan was not submitted with the packet. Mr. Harris stated that a topographical map and boundary survey is on file along with other information. The public hearing was opened. Steve Thompson spoke representing Farmers Insurance. He stated that Gordon Johnson, the architect, and Harold Geingrich of Farmers are present also. Mr. Thompson explained the differences in the original proposal and the one currently before the Planning Commission. He stated that the current proposal will better meet Pleasanton's needs and that the building is now reduced in height. Commissioner Lindsey asked if the building will nestle into the hill. Mr. Thompson said the building will be as close to the rear property line as possible still allowing for emergency vehicle access. Gordon Johnson addressed conditions of the staff report. He said Con- ditions 1 through 36 are fine but takes exception to Condition No. 37 referring to the existing house because the property has been bought by a commercial developer and will be razed to allow for development. Chairperson Wilson asked if the land has been dedicated on the side of the street where the house is located. P~Ir. Johnson said it has. He said the entire road will be part of an assessment district which has not yet been officially formed. Regarding Condition No. 42, that sanitary and water main to be put in at the Foothill/Dublin Canyon Road intersection be extended across the entire frontage of the subject development, he stated he would like to have this condition be "if needed in the future." Mr. Warnick stated it will probably not be necessary to put utilities across the entire frontage at this time but that this is a standard condition and the City wants the flexibility if it proves to be necessary when doing their maps. He said it is not -2-