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~.. ~._.: Commissioner Narum indicated that she would like the noise consultant to review the condition and provide comments. Chair Blank noted that this was all right as long as it can be met. Ms. Decker noted that noise analysts look at the project in a linear manner and do not consider other construction methodologies that can acquire the same result. She added that they do not consider increased and noise attenuation materials, such as, for example, the larger windows and unattractive elevations which were proposed for the Kimberly Commons project. She noted that in that case, the analyst re-evaluated the mitigations and found that other measures met the noise analysis. She indicated, however, that the Commission can require that the conditions of approval incorporate the recommendations of the noise analysis and not allow this flexibility. Commissioner Pearce inquired if the maximum dBA could be included or outlined in the noise study and plotted into the conditions of approval to achieve flexibility. Ms. Decker explained that both the Zoning Code and the General Plan require the dBA rating for internal noise and how it is abated. She added that staff believes that there may be other construction alternatives versus relying on window ratings. Commissioner Olson noted that the third sentence of Condition No. 5 on page 1 should be corrected to read: "The Director of Planning and Community Development may approve earlier 'start times'...." Referring to Condition No. 23, he inquired if the required certified green home rating was 50 points. Ms. Rondash said yes. He then noted that the Pleasanton Heritage Association suggested that garages be constructed instead of carports and that the staff report indicated that parking spaces are not to be used for storage. He inquired if that was the reason for carports. Ms. Rondash replied that the condition of approval is a standard condition and addresses storage in both garages and carports. She explained that the carport design evolved in response to providing on-site parking for existing homes and the Downtown Design Guidelines provision that garages be placed at the rear of the property so they do not become the focal point. She noted that given the constraints of the homes and their placement on lots, it was a challenge to provide covered parking without making it a focal point. She added that various designs were reviewed with the applicant, resulting in the flat-roof design of an open carport, a subdued look to a required covered parking space. Chair Blank inquired if the 50 dBA for trains included the whistle blows. Ms. Rondash said yes. Commissioner Fox referred to storage for garages in the Downtown areas where nothing is allowed except for automobile storage. She noted that Condition No. 22 relates to RV's and trailers and inquired which conditions required that carports only be ___ _ ~ ~~~~+ f~~ storagQ of an automobile and not other materials. Commissioner Narum noted that this was found in Condition No. 16. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 23, 2008 Page 2 of 8