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much more benign, so the condition should probably be modified substantially to suit Shaklee's situation. Finally, Mr. Iserson stated that staff is quite pleased with the proposal. They feel that it has been very well designed with a lot of attention to detail. Staff is especially pleased with the unique landscape design and feels the project would be an attractive addition to the Hacienda Business Pazk and to the City. Therefore, staff has recommended approval, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit "B." In response to a question by Chair Cooper, Mr. Higdon stated that dust control would be strictly monitored, and that a representative from the City's engineering office would visit the site twice daily during construction. Mr. Iserson answered a number of other questions by the Commissioners in order to clazify certain aspects of the project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Mazk Sweeney, represented the property owner and presented a map of the site, pointing out its close proximity to the BART station. Mr. Sweeney stated that property owner's association looks out for the interest of all property owners, and there aze strict reviews for development of the Hacienda Business Park. With regard to the parking issue, he noted that the landscaping could be modified in the future to accommodate additional pazking, if necessary, since Shaklee is faz exceeding the landscape requirement. He stated that although the architecture of the proposed project is unique and different from any other structure in the business pazk, he is comfortable with it and, in fact, has been hoping for such a unique addition to the area. He expressed his pleasure in working with Shaklee and staff on this project and looks forwazd to having them in the area. Kay Childs, Vice-President, Human Resources, Shaklee Corporation, 444 Market Street, San Francisco, is the Project Manager for the new campus, and represented Shaklee Corporation. She gave a history of Shaklee stating that it promotes healthy, natural vitamins, food supplements, and protein drinks. With regard to the concern expressed by Chair Cooper relating to hazazdous material, she stated that their labs are for research and development only and that all work in the labs will be done naturally without chemicals. Ms. Childs also reported that Shaklee Corporation also owns Beaz Creek (Harry & David) and Jackson Perkins. In addition, Shaklee was purchased by a Japanese pharmaceutical company in 1989 and, therefore, they are now doing some pharmacological research and development. Their Palo Alto facility will eventually manufacture pharmaceutical products at that location. A brief question and answer period followed relating to uses of the campus. Kevin Hart, architect for the project, of Gensler, 600 California Street, San Francisco, introduced his associates, Lev Weisbach and Dennis Schmidt. He presented a model of the site, several elevation drawings and details, the landscaping plan, and materials samples. At this time, the Commission viewed the model and illustrations exhibited in the gallery. Planning Commission Page 6 January 28, 1998