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added that the neighbors were noticed and their comments were addressed. No neighbors have contacted staff since the revised letter was sent out. PDR-615, Jane Jamieson/Pleasanton Presbyterian Church Commissioner Pearce requested information on the height increase of the light poles. Ms. Decker stated that when the project came before the Commission, there were two examples for this condition of approval: one was concerning the height of the light poles, and the second was more restrictive at 10.5 feet. She recalled that in determining which condition to apply, the Commission indicated that it wanted lighting standards with lighting calculations and a determined number of footcandles. She explained that it was never really considered how this restrictive condition would fit in the parking lot, and staff eventually determined that 10.5-foot high light standards would be infeasible because it would require many more light poles to meet the number of footcandles and calculations. She stated that she visited the site and surrounding area and talked to Ms. Pamela Hardy of the next-door Ironwood development; she agreed with the applicant that an increased number of light standards would have a negative visual impact, and having a 16-foot pole on a three-foot pedestal would require less light poles and provide space for the proposed tree landscaping. She added that the bulb wattage would also be reduced and the actual bulbs would be changed from mercury vapor to high-pressure sodium to soften the lighting. 9. COMMUNICATIONS No discussion was held or action taken. 10. REFERRALS No discussion was held or action taken. 11. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S INFORMATION No discussion was held or action taken. 12.ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Fox adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully, DONNA DECKER Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 25, 2007 Page 11 of 11