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Michael Sesto, 6067 Corte Montanas, could not believe that so much time and energy is being spent on this issue. He drove by the Nelsons' home and did not see anything wrong with the color. He understood the colors not allowed for that area are no bright light, yellow, orange or red. The Nelsons' home is a dark tan. He truly believed the Nelsons' have tried to comply with the ordinance. He recommended that a definite pallet of color be made for the developers to follow. He suggested moving forward and reconsidering the decision. Rhea Converse, 3450 Andrews Drive, #215, said it is hard to determine what the stucco color will be after it is applied, He did not see a problem with the Nelsons' color. He mentioned that light colored buildings help with reducing heat buildup on the planet. He thought this issue should be reconsidered. Keith Wardin, 234 East Main Street, believed the right thing to do was to support Council's decision, although he has no objection to the color of the house. He was dismayed that the people have not taken the time to read the staff report. The issue is not about the color of the house but the responsibility to follow the rules. Since the Nelsons' have not followed the rules, the decision to deny the appeal is justified. Hal Brown, 4244 Waycross Court, believed the Nelsons' home fits into the environment and was an asset to the community. He asked Council to reconsider its decision. Mayor Tarver asked if the Council would like to reconsider its decision. Ms. Dennis said she would not reconsider her decision. She has tried to be very objective. The issue is the Nelsons' need to comply with the conditions of approval. She based her decision on the information she received from the Nelsons and the color samples. She understood the Planning Commission is reviewing the West Foothill Overlay District guidelines. If those adjustments are in the Nelsons' favor she would look at the Nelsons' issue at that time. Ms. Ayala asked the people to read the staff report in order to understand why she made the decision she made. She would not reconsider her decision. Mayor Tarver said he would not reconsider. He believed the conditions of approval needed to be adhered to for the West Foothill Overlay District. There is a process to change these conditions, but this has not happened. Therefore, he would like the Nelsons to comply with the conditions. He suggested that the people read the staff report, so they can understand the development of Pleasanton and why the colors are important in the West Foothill Overlay District. The public has told Council that they do not want any houses on the ridge, but if there must be houses, then cover them up as much as possible. This is the direction Council gave staff. Philip Ciesielski, 4160 Stanley, had concerns with the property at 4128 Stanley. His neighbor has been working without permits on a bam four feet from his property line. He Pleasanton City Council 7 01/19/99 Minutes