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Commissioner Blank agreed with Commissioner O’Connor’s concerns regarding the color palette. Mr. O’Callaghan noted that he intended to have an authentic color and that the West Coast Mission style was white and off-white; Southwest styles utilized a pastel/rust palette. He noted that the Pleasanton Downtown Association liked the rust color and noted that if the Planning Commission desired white, he could enliven the building with flowers and foliage. He noted that he had worked with staff for over a year. He did not know how the dormer had been removed from the elevations that staff had and added that he liked it and would provide staff with copies. He noted that they intended to maximize the outdoor dining element, and when the doors were opened, the 75 indoor seats could be considered outdoor dining. He believed the second-floor outdoor dining deck would be a great success and noted that it could stay open longer than the downstairs element. He noted that they had considered using the split-faced block, that they had a more contemporary building than when they switched to the Spanish style, and that using a slumpstone was discussed. He noted that slumpstone could be made in any color and added that he also considered stuccoing the entire building. However, he would rather invest in the front of the building, and use masonry slumpstone on the sides of the building, which would be less visually prominent. He noted that they would work with staff to make the building as attractive as possible. He noted that the front doors and upper transoms would have stained glass, designed for the building or for a tenant; the doors would open completely downstairs. He had agreed to work with staff with respect to the planting, and if the Commission had a specific interest in a particular kind of vine, he would be amenable to that. Mr. O’Callaghan noted that the walkways would be an inviting area rather than a dark hazard. Commissioner O’Connor expressed concern about the hanging planter baskets possibly obscuring the stained glass. Mr. O’Callaghan agreed that it was important not to overdo the landscaping elements and noted that they would work with the landscape architect to enhance and not overdecorate the building. Commissioner Blank stated that he would like to see a landscaping plan. Commissioner Narum indicated that staff had a legitimate concern about the landscaping pots at the base making the walkway less accessible. She would like a condition to guarantee that landscaping would be included. Mr. O’Callaghan stated that he would be happy with some climbing vines, hanging baskets on wrought iron brackets, or both. Al Bronzini, 719 Main Street, noted that he was the next-door neighbor to the former Union Jack Pub and owned the antique furniture market. He believed the buildings were between six to ten inches apart. He noted that he liked the appearance of the dormer and that he was not concerned that the new building would be substantially taller than his building. He expressed concern about the proximity of the construction to his new roof; PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 30, 2007 Page 4 of 20