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Appeal of the City Counc~.0f_a decision of the Design Review Board's approval of Kne application of Vorelco of California, Inc., and Dillingham Construction for" design review apprpya! of a vehicle maintenance, StOrage, and pipe assembly faci- lity consisting of two structures totallin~ 20,220 sq. ft., and an open storage area on a 2.75 acre site on the north side of Johnson Drive approximately 400 feet north of its intersection with StoneridSe Drive. Zoning for the property is I-G-40,000 (General Industrial) District Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 82:3) dated January 5, 1982, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Kenneth C. Scheidig, 2340 Tice Valley Road, Walnut Creek, Attorney represent- ing Dillingham Construction, stated the Design Review Board had unanimously approved this application. He explained that Dtllingham has stores throughout the State and are looking for a central site to locate their main headquarters. He advised they had conducted studies for the best location and have narrowed it down to two sites; one in Richmond and one in Pleasanton. Because the Reynolds property is vacant and because many employees live nearby, Dillingham Construction has decided to locate in Pleasanton at the proposed site, which is presently owned by Vorelco. Mr. Scheidig stated the office building and utility yard will be within walking distance of each other and will employ approximately 160 employees with a payroll of $5 million. He advised that Dillinghamwill lease the property at this time with the intention of buying it later. He stated this facility is not like to Amaron plant in Union City in that it is not a storage yard only. Dillingham does not want an eyesore to the community, but an asset. He advised that this is not a construction facility, and that it will be 2.75 acres in size. He presented drawings showing its proximity to Stoneridge and Johnson Drives. He stated the proposed building would be two-tiered; 33 feet high on one end and 17 feet high on the other. Mr. Scheidig advised there would be a cyclone fence on the Johnson Drive side, and extensive landscaping will be placed around the property with fast growing trees, such as pepper trees, pines and oleanders. He stated the type of activities of the yard will not include any heavy construction equipment or large vehicles; that it is a pipe assembly plant. He advised there would be pickup trucks and other trucks in the maintenance yard. He stated there will be a block concrete wall in front of the building, and a portion of the property will be paved. He stated there would be one-a-day delivery of pipe in the unpaved area but that control would be taken so as to avoid any dust problems. Mr. Scheidig stated this project will be advantageous to the City and he did not feel it would adversely impact the aesthetics of the area. Mr. Milt Burieson, Manager' of Dillingham Construction, stated he felt this is a good location for his devel6pment. He advised that Dillingham is leasing this pro- perty and need approval for the building. Councilmember Kephart asked the size of the pi~e and the trucks that would be hauling it. Mr. Burleson advised that maximum length of the pipe is 40 feet, and it would be hauled on standard trucks. Councilmember Wood stated he was concerned about the view onto this project from the proposed Daon and Meyers properties. He stated he felt that zoning was inade- quate in this area. Mr. Scheidig stated his clients are not concerned about zoning, and feel their project is an appropriate use of the property. He stated this development will not adversely impact Daon and Meyers properties; that Clorex is already there. Councilmember Wood stated he felt there should be a building constructed there that does not require screening. 11. 1/12/82