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<br /> A representative from VBN Architects said the "Kal-Wall" main exterior building <br />would produce a halo-lit effect with a soft glow at night without calling too much <br />attention to itself in the middle of the freeway. <br /> Pleasanton Councilmember Cindy McGovem mentioned that the East BART <br />Station is extremely noisy. She asked if Ampelon had conducted studies regarding how <br />noisy the platforms would be for people who are awaiting the arrival of a train and if the <br />noise would be less than the East Station? <br /> Mr. Russell said the noise would be much less than the East Station. Ampelon <br />has created a covered environment to eliminate noise, wind and rain. <br /> Ms. McGovern asked if there would be ample area for people to sit and wait for a <br />train? <br /> Mr. Russell pointed out there are two locations to wait for a train: at platform level <br />or the concourse level. He noted that benches would be located along the bridge, <br />including the concourse and platform levels. <br /> Ms. McGovern believed someone would have to go to the lower level to catch a <br />train. <br /> Mr. Russell said that was correct. He noted that there would be a train sign on <br />the Station Agent's Booth. <br /> Ms. McGovern asked if Scheme B was chosen because Scheme A looked like a <br />waste transit station? <br /> Mr. Russell said yes. He noted that a third design option was available which <br />was reviewed at the staff and liaison committee level. He noted that both in-house staff <br />and members of the Pleasanton-Dublin Liaison Committee chose Scheme B. <br /> Ms. McGovern inquired about a purple building located to the right side of the <br />Master Plan. <br /> Mr. Russell said the purple building was the existing BART substation for <br />powering the track way. <br /> Ms. McGovern noted that the office building on the Pleasanton side was a five- <br />story 175,000 square foot building. She asked how much of the parking would be for <br />the business that takes over this building? <br /> Mr. Russell said the service parking around the building is for the businesses and <br />the BART parking structure is dedicated solely for BART. <br /> Ms. McGovem asked if people would try and park in the office area? <br />Joint PleasantonlDublin City Council 4 09/19/05 <br />Minutes <br />