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E. Are the residential building designs, colors and materials, and heights acceptable? Commissioner Posson said yes. Commissioner Ritter stated that he just wants to make sure that they match the other buildings in that vicinity so it has that Hacienda feel and does not stand out. He noted that he talked to Mr. Paxson about it a little earlier today, and he agreed that it made good sense in this area. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he is not a big fan of stark white as it does not seem as warm to him as the "Pleasanton look," but he is fine with it and does not like to impose his own feelings of color on someone else. He added that he does not a problem with a mix of colors so white has a place. Commissioner Olson stated that other than height, he is fine with this. Commissioner Allen stated that she was fine with it and that she does fully support staff's recommendation on the four items on this discussion item. She indicated that the buildings'look a little plain, especially for being in such a prominent location, and would like to see extra detail. She added that she would also like the applicant to look at what looks like a little two-story boxy area on the northwest corner where there are several garages. She noted that coming down West Las Positas Boulevard, it looked almost like a utility area because there was sort of white stucco with four plain garages. She stated that she did not think that was quite the right look for this building and would suggest possibly enhancing the garage doors, adding some additional trim, so it looks punched up right in that corner, at the northwest driveway into the complex. Chair Pearce stated that she agreed with Commissioner Allen. She noted that she also agreed with the four suggestions from staff, as well as with Commissioner O'Connor about the colors. She indicated that what she would like to see come back to the Commission are actual color samples that the Commissioners can look at using their little white-light day lamps that they do not get to use a lot and get excited about when they do. She noted that this is a major thoroughfare and she wanted to ensure that the Commission gets not only the detail but also the color palette right: Chair Pearce stated that she is taking her prerogative and adding a sixth question for the Commission's consideration. F. What additional information do you need the applicant to come back with? Chair Pearce noted that Commissioner Posson wanted a visual analysis and she asked for a color palette. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 21 of 24