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azchitectural element or detailing to offset it. Staff, therefore, would like to see the dazk color raised on v the building to where the building molding is shown. Staff has recommended a condition to that effect. Mr. Iserson also stated that the sign proposal indicates three building-mounted signs, which is in accordance with City standazds for free-standing buildings. Staff feels the signs will fit in well with the center. He also stated that the landscaping proposal is good, although staff has made a condition for some additional trees. In conclusion, staff feels the building is very well designed and will be attractive to the center. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit "B". Commissioner Barker commented that the traffic in that azea is bad, and she is concerned about people turning left into the driveway of the center. A brief discussion took place relating to the traffic congestion in that area. Chair Cooper suggested that the City consider decreasing the speed limit in that azea due to the increase in traffic because of additional retail stores in the center. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Teri Flynn, the architect for the project, stated that she is in agreement with all of staffs conditions, except with regard to the color change. She stated that the style she has proposed is included on all of the other buildings. She considered moving the dark color up to eight feet, as identified on her illustration, but feels it's too much. Ms. Flynn suggested that the color change occur within a series of deep reveals creating a rusticated base and feels that leaving the dazk color up to only four feet is more consistent with the other buildings. In addition, Ms. Flynn stated that La-Z-Boy Furniture Store has designed astate-of--the-art store, and that it was specifically upgraded to fit the Pleasanton Squaze. The azchitecture, and specifically the color issue, was discussed in more detail with the Commission. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Wright stated that he will not support the project because he feels the building is too lazge for that corner location. Ms. Flynn responded that the building is screened by landscaping and is not much bigger than the restaurant that was originally approved for the site. Commissioner Bazker also expressed concern for building a lazger store on this corner. However, she feels that since it is already zoned for a restaurant and since traffic is a concern for her, she feels a furniture store will generate less traffic than a restaurant. For that reason, she will support the application. Commissioner Kumazan feels the project is attractive, and he agrees with the architect's proposed color change. Although he is also concerned with the traffic, he feels that if La-Z-Boy does not build at that location, then another retailer will. He voiced his support of the application. Planning Commission Page 9 January 28, 1998