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_ Mr. Hart reported that Shaklee's motivation in designing such a unique campus is its motivation to change the way its employees work. The office buildings will enable them to work more closely together, and the attractively landscaped grounds will allow them to work outside and enjoy the weather. Shaklee also will have a volleyball court and product demonstration gazdens. Mr. Hart also described the different buildings and their locations. He noted that simple, but elegant, devices will be used to reduce the amount of energy required to cool and heat the buildings and reduce the number of hours that the lights will have to be turned on. A question and answer session ensued relating to the various materials and colors for the buildings, the landscaping, and the uses of the research and development lab. William Fee, landscape azchitect, Royston, Hanamoto, Alley & Abey, 225 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, also represented the applicant. He presented a master plan illustration of the landscaping design, noting that it is designed to attract employees to work outside. He stated that most of the demonstration gazdens will be along the glass spine. In addition, a central courtyard will be developed during the Phase I building process, which Shaklee considers to be the most important open space as it is adjacent to the cafeteria and training center. He described the entire landscape plan in more detail, emphasizing that it will have a pazk-like atmosphere with fruit trees in some of the courtyards. E.J. Saucier, 5216 Genovesio Drive, Pleasanton, addressed the Commission. He feels this is a wonderful project for the area and feels it will significantly enhance the business park. He is impressed with the azchitectural design and landscaping and feels Shaklee will be a great neighbor. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Larry Cannon stated that it has been interesting working on this project and it has been very interactive. He has thoroughly reviewed the project and, in working together, all issues have been resolved with regazd to the building azchitecture and design. Commissioner Wright is excited about the project and feels that the azchitecture is "dynamite". He fully supports the project. Commission Dove agreed and stated that it will be a wonderful addition to Hacienda Business Park and to the City. Commissioner Kumazan commended the azchitect for bringing in the model and the various illustrations and materials samples. He feels the project would be a welcomed enhancement to the City. With regard to the pazking issue, he feel that the requirements have been placed for a reason and suggests that they remain in place. He is impressed with the architectural design and colors. He also stated that the landscape plan is excellent and he looks forwazd to seeing it. Commissioner Barker stated that she supports the applicant's request for a reduction in the required number of parking spaces. Overall, she feels the project is very creative and well designed. She also thanked the applicant for working so diligently with staff and PeopleSoft to be sure that all concerns were adequately addressed. She voiced her support of the application. Chair Cooper feels that the project's design is a striking azchitectural triumph. He feels the lovely landscaping will give a beautiful view to people getting off of BART and that Shaklee would be a Planning Commission Page 7 January 28, 1998