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119 "The CBG, as its name implies, seeks balanced growth. Because the building in question is in violation of the conditions set forth by the city for the construction of multiple story buildings and is part of the Hacienda Indus- trial Complex which does not fit into a model of balanced growth, the CBG recommends a NO vote on the approval of the building and any other structure in Hacienda. "In addition, continued approvals of the buildings in the Hacienda Industrial Complex with an impending lawsuit puts the City of Pleasanton and the Hacienda proponents at legal risk. This letter and its comments are intended to be part of the permanent record." Mr. Cowan added that the fire department did not have the necessary fire apparatus at the time the application was approved. He also felt the trees would not properly screen the buildings. Mr. Lee Henderson, 2870 Foothill Road, opposed the 85 ft. height of the buildings and stated it was a violation of the application that was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. He stated he felt that Prudential Insurance Company should furnish the fire equipment necessary to protect the development. Mr. Gerald Goudreau, 5451 Corte Paloma, stated that to allow the 85 ft. height of these buildings would set a precedent for future construction. He added that this height would obscure the skyline for surrounding property owners. He asked that the actual height of the building be clarified. Mr. Gage advised that condition 15 re- quired the buildings be 65 ft. at the parapet unless the fire department could ser- vice additional height. He stated the parapet is 72 ft.,with the overall height being 85 feet, and will have adequate fire department service features. Mr. David Eller, 3797 Oregon Way, Livermore, stated it was his personal opinion that there is a problem with the height and he asked if the buildings could be four stories instead of five. Mr. Roger Gage presented a typical floor construction plan with access flooring. He stated the development is a speculation project and requires maximum flexibility in floor design. He stated the added six feet height allows one extra foot between floors for equipment. Mr. Kornsand stated that occupancy of the building will only go to 58 feet; the penthouse will house mechanical equipment and is usually unoccupied.' There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler declared the public hearing closed. Council discussion ensued regarding condition 15 relative to the five story build- ing no higher than 65 ft. above the finished grade of the building unless a laddering system from all 5th story balconies to the roofs of the building could be designed and installed to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. Chief Hill assured Council this had been done to his satisfaction and he was confident that any situation could be handled by the fire department. Council determined that the height limitation condition had been satisfied. It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 82-323, approving the application of Prudential Insurance Company for design approval for a five-story, approximately 300,000 sq. ft. office building on an approximately 16.4 acre site located in the area bounded by Gibraltar Drive, Stone- ridge Drive and Hacienda Drive, subject to all conditions contained in Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 2203, be adopted. 6. 8/24/82