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ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Bazker, Dove, Kumazan, and Wright and Chair Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC-98-08 was entered and adopted as motioned. b. Proaosed Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Headquarters (Analicant: City of Pleasanton: Owner: Frank Auf de Maur, et al. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report and stated that this is an application by the City of Pleasanton for determination that the City purchase of the site for a planned headquarters building for administration, and emergency fire and medical services for the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore is in conformance with the General Plan and PUD. He noted that the property is in Stanley Business Park, located off Del Valle Pazkway west of Bernal Avenue. He also stated that the proposed building would be operated in conjunction with the soon to be constructed Fire Station No. 4. The building would be staffed by approximately 22 employees. The proposed facility will be subject to design review approval by this Commission upon completion of the plans. - Mr. Iserson also reported that since the intended use of the proposed building would be for business and professional office use, it is consistent with the Land Use Element of the Pleasanton General Plan. It would also be consistent with a policy of the Public Facilities Element encouraging the construction of new facilities to serve the City as it develops. In addition, the proposed site would accommodate the services needs for the recently expanded Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and, at the same time, be easily accessible to both cities. In addition, staff feels the proposed building is in conformance with the permitted use of the Stanley Business Park PUD since this would be essentially an office/administrative use, which is allowed by the PUD. Mr. Iserson also stated that staff sent notices of the proposed project to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the site. Prior to sending out the notices, there was one concern voiced by a resident relating to a possible noise issue concerning the Fire Station itself. However, since sending out the notices for this facility, there have been no complaints or responses. Finally, Mr. Iserson stated that staff feels that the acquisition of the property would be consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan and PUD and recommended that the Planning Commission support staffs recommendations. In response to a question raised by Commissioner Wright, Mr. Iserson stated that a preliminary meeting was held relating to the proposed azchitecture of the building. Although he has not seen any designs, he understood that the building would be atwo-story and would be attached to the Fire -- Department. Planning Commission Page 4 February 11, 1998