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wood sills would not be necessary on the first floor windows. He commented on the processes that citizens have to voice their opinions and that he was taking advantage of those processes. His concem is with the window treatments. He said the window treatments that currently exist are not as appealing as they could be and that they should be changed to a more traditional design. He said the reason staff recommended denying the appeal is because the windows are already in place. On another note he would like a bond required to help expedite the completion of the project. Mr. Roush said generally bonds are required for the public portion of residential projects or for public improvements on commercial projects that exceed $50,000, but not for private work on private property. Diane Churka, 507 St. John Street, said the Churka's asked permission and the windows were approved. She indicated that the windows they picked are metal windows and they were approved. After the windows were up for over a year she received a letter from the Planning Department stating that the windows did not look like what staff thought they were going to look like. She did not understand why it took so long for the Planning Department to respond. She also has been told that they cannot have occupancy until the window trim is widened. This would cause a major delay because there are 65 windows to replace. She resented Mr. Hovingh's appeal. The difference in the trim is 1¼ inches. She challenged anyone to drive by and see if the 1¼ inches make a difference. She reiterated that they got approval for the windows. She mentioned that she was not invited to the Downtown Association meeting where people commented on the windows. ---- Ms. Michelotti asked if she understood that she was also to address the height of the fence. Ms. Churka did not want to put a gate in the fence. The building sits on a busy comer, and for liability reasons they would like the area secured. Ms. Michelotti did not want the fence eliminated either, just shorter in height. Ed Churka, 507 Saint John Street, showed a sample of the window that had been installed. He said it is the same window that the Planning Department approved. He explained the plans for the window frame. He did not like that process, so he went with a window that had quite a bit more design and that has an open awning on the top for fresh air. He believed that Jack Hovingh's appeal is for the width of the window. The other two issues have not been challenged. Mayor Tarver clad fled that once an appeal is filed, all the issues are open for discussion. Mr. Churka said the original plan was for a 3000 sq.ft. building, single story old time residential looking building. This plan was rejected by the Planning Department. The Planning Department wanted a two-story building similar to other buildings in the area. He designed the building after fifteen railroad stations throughout the United States. Pleasanton City Council 15 04/6/99 Minutes