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She noted that atwo-way driveway would require a more substantial retaining wall and a significant amount of grading. She added that the City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the proposed exit lane and noted that if an ingress were provided, a queue lane would need to be provided for the facility and moved onto the site. Commissioner O'Connor inquired what would prevent someone from entering the site atthis driveway. Ms. Giffin replied that the lane would most likely have an "exit only" sign and added that the Commission could condition this to be such. Commissioner Fox inquired if the previous approval included 132 beds or units. Ms. Giffin replied that they were units. Commissioner Fox requested clarification that the new proposal had 82 units but 103 beds. Ms. Giffin confirmed that was correct. Commissioner Fox then inquired if Alzheimer units would still be provided, and, if so, how many there would be. Ms. Giffin replied that this was revised during the facilitation process and deferred the question to the applicant. Chair Blank noted that the Commission often talks about "the Pleasanton look" and inquired if there was discussion during the facilitation process about the project being made to look more like Pleasanton. Mr. Dolan replied thattwo design styles were considered: one was a Mediterranean stucco-tile roof and the other was more of a Craftsman look. He stated that he is not familiarwith "the Pleasanton look" but that he believes the proposed design fits Pleasanton, particularly with the adjoining site. He noted that the applicant is willing to go with either architecture and that a significant majority preferred the Craftsman to the Mediterranean style. Chair Blank stated that he felt the stone veneer did not quite look right but that it may just be in the rendition. Commissioner Narum stated that viewed from the entry elevation with the trees and the creek to the back, she felt this was absolutely perfect for this site and certainly much better than what was shown at the last meeting. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Frank Rockwood, Sunrise Senior Living, stated that he and his staff have devoted a lot of time and effort in the project since last June. He extended his appreciation for the work of their team, Mr. Dolan and Ms. Giffin, the mediator, and the neighborhood representatives. He noted that it was encouraging that several members of the Commission were supportive of the use on the site and that he believes this is the best site for the project they are proposing with its strong visibility and its accessibility to medical and shopping facilities. Mr. Rockwood noted that they entered the facilitation process with an open mind but they clearly needed to work within the economies of scale and the critical assumptions and constraints of their business, including an assumption made early on that they would not be required to provide affordable housing. He indicated that he was delighted with the outcome of the mediation process and that he believes PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 10, 2008 Page 26 of 35