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building next to Owens Drive to be set back somewhat so it did not cross into the residential area. She would like the design to avoid placing windows that would face into the residential area. She liked the office buildings that serve as the two connections to the freeway, but she would like them to be placed farther to the inside of the site in the event that a potential BART track to Livermore required more right-of-way to be taken. Commissioner Blank believed the positioning of the buildings were acceptable and assumed that the developer has examined the easements and taken possible transit easements into consideration. He supported putting the office buildings where they should be off of I-580. He stated that if they were on top of an easement, it would be extremely expensive to be moved later by BART. Ms. Decker noted that staff was sure the applicant has looked at any potential conflicts with easements. Commissioner Blank believed the parking garages were acceptable and was in favor of the four-story parking structure because there will be a lot of people working in these buildings. He supported the addition of more trees, greenery, and other landscaping. Commissioner Pearce liked the location of the parking garages and that they were spread out somewhat. She supported sheltering the garages with a lot of trees. Are the vehicular access points acceptable? Commissioner Narum noted that it would make sense to have many different points to access and exit the buildings. She suggested shielding the structure with trees. Chairperson Fox expressed concern that the curve on Rosewood Drive by Borders Bookstore was the site of a fatality; if people were not familiar with the area, they may drive faster, thinking they were entering the freeway. She would like a mitigation done to Rosewood Drive to avoid that situation. Commissioner Blank believed the vehicular access points were acceptable. Commissioner Pearce believed the vehicle access points were good. Is the layout of the parking areas acceptable? Commissioner Blank believed the layout of the parking areas were acceptable. Commissioner Olson suggested deleting the proposed four-story parking structure and adding its parking spaces to the proposed parking garage to be located up against the arroyo. He acknowledged that it would be a longer walk to the office building, but the view would be improved. He understood Chairperson Fox’s point in wanting to eliminate the four-story parking structure, but he would rather move it than eliminate it. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 30, 2007 Page 15 of 20