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Greg Plucker, Associate Planner, referenced a staff report dated August 26, 1998, and highlighted key azeas contained in the report including project description, site plan, circulation, azchitectur, landscaping, public art, and signage. In conclusion, Mr. Plucker stated that staffs recommendation is that Planning Commission approve Case PUD-81-30-76D and PUD-85-8-11D subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B". Discussion ensued relating to whether structures are included in FAR, composition of sidewalks, impacts of development on traffic, and the comparable floor area ratio of development at Hacienda Pazk. PUBLIC HEARING WA5 OPENED Mazk Sweeney, 4309 Hacienda Drive, Suite 550, stated his concurrence with the Commission's concern relating to traffic issues. He addressed issues relating to allowable FAR on remaining property and stated that the project is in strict compliance with the Design Guidelines, with building being at top of maximum height range. Further, he provided details of development of the PeopleSoft sites in Dublin. He continued by stating that PeopleSoft has an awazd-winning TSM program which includes carpooling, computer checks, providing the employee with $60 per month to utilize public transportation, guaranteed employee ride-home programs, flex-time schedules and telecommuting for employees, and touch down space for employees to work in any PeopleSoft location. He concluded by stating that the PeopleSoft project meets the established guidelines. David Bartlett, Architect, Gensler Corporation, provided an extensive overview of the architectural design and materials used in the PeopleSoft development. Discussion ensued relating to the colors of the metal screens, landscaping issues, pazking lot, status of right of way, public art, signage issues, places for employees to smoke rather than outside entrances of building, and the projected number of employees at PeopleSoft location. Carole Varela, 3858 Mohr Avenue, expressed concern with the approval of the PeopleSoft application due to increased traffic in the Pleasanton area. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Dove stated the PeopleSoft project is a good addition to the City of Pleasanton and development of the PeopleSoft campus will solve the issue of the present facility being in an isolated location. He concluded by speaking in support of project. Commissioner Roberts spoke in support of approval of the PeopleSoft application and expressed approval with the detail given to softening the appeazance of the headquarters building and the interactive landscaping. She commented on her desire to have movable windows in project and spoke in favor of the numbers of people who will use public transportation, especially the younger people who live in San Francisco. She concluded by expressing her support with approval of the application. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 August 26, 1998