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monument signs to be softened with plantings and did not want to see cacti at the gateway. Commissioner Pearce supported low-water use plant materials and ideally would like to see California native plant species, particularly since EBMUD had requested lower water usage. She would like to see less grass and more creative use of cobblestones. Commissioner Olson echoed Commissioner Pearce's comments and pointed out that the area immediately around a fuel station will not require any irrigation. Commissioner Narum supported low-water use plant materials as well as the use of native plants and low water usage. She noted that Livermore had a native plant garden, which was beautiful. Commissioner O'Connor agreed with the plan utilizing low water usage. He stated that there were grasses and ground cover that require very little water and noted that this was a 40-acre site that would have a lot of parking and hardscape. He indicated that the hardscape should be softened with low water-consuming vegetation. Chairperson Blank agreed with Commissioner O'Connor's comments and stated that low water usage was very important. He stated that grasses should be chosen carefully to avoid over-watering. He indicated that he hoped that as the applicant designed the buildings, they kept energy efficiency and LEED standards in mind. He encouraged the applicant to exceed the minimum number of points in their total energy profile. 7. Regarding monument signs, would the Planning Commission prefer to see photomontages fora 6-, 8- and 12 foot tall proposal? Commissioner O'Connor noted that he would like to see the photomontages. He would not be interested in seeing a 12-foot-tall monument sign but would need to see the proposed visual. Commissioner Narum would like to see photomontages for anything above six feet. Commissioner Olson agreed with Commissioner Narum's comments. He inquired what Safeway's anticipated freeway signage plan would be and noted that it was a sensitive point. Commissioner Pearce stated that she always wanted to see photomontages and did not want Pleasanton to look like a truck stop. Commissioner Fox wanted to see photomontages and noted that the signs should be shorter. She stated that she did not want to see 8- or 12-foot signs and would like to implement a sign program for this prof ect. She recalled the gas station and Jack in the Box project and the sensitivity of their signage. She would like the signs to be tasteful and did not want to see light pollution, given the proposed 24-hour operation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 28, 2008 Page 14 of 17