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Ms. Ayala felt the conditions on this project were an example of overkill. She did not agree with the majority of the Planning Commission and felt Trish Maas' comments were correct. Wisteria is only beautiful for three weeks and she did not understand how they could be a visual block. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, to uphold the appeal and replace the trellises with trees. There was no second. Mr. Campbell did not understand why the trellises cost so much more than the trees. Mr. Swirl said the applicant indicated the trellises would cost $22,000 and the trees about $2,000. Ms. Dennis felt this was an aesthetic issue. She has only heard from the Planning Commission and from people who wanted the trellises. The reason Council and the Planning Commission make conditions regarding the aesthetics is to fit in with the surroundings and the requests of the neighbors. She has not heard comments from the homeowners regarding trees. She can only make decisions based on evidence she has and staff feels this is a good compromise. Mr. Campbell wanted to accommodate the small business owner and be sensitive to the neighborhood. He asked if there was another approach that could be made? Mr. Pico did not want to redesign the landscape at this point. There are three options: a soundwall, trellises and trees. He was not certain wisteria was an appropriate plant for these trellises. He was reluctant to overturn the Planning Commission recommendations. He has been a customer of this business in the past and was also sensitive to the cost overruns involved here. It was moved by Mayor Pico, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to deny the appeal and accept the recommendations of staff and the Planning Commission. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmember Dennis and Mayor Pico NOES: Councilmembers Ayala and Campbell ABSENT: Councilmcmaber Michelotti ABSTAIN: None Ms. Ayala said there is nothing uglier than an old wooden trellis with bare plants on it. She did not understand why that would be preferred. She had not received any calls on this item. She understood that the neighbors were content so long as the view of the place was blocked in their yards and she felt a tree would be better than a barren trellis. She felt 66 conditions was a lot for a small business. She asked if other businesses had conditions regarding bio-remediation. Mr. Swirl said all new businesses have this condition. For the last three years, every commercial parking lot has had this condition. Pleasanton City Council 10 Minutes 05/08/01