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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT February 12, 2004 Page 2 with traffic engineers so it will result in a safe intersection. Regarding the variance, the Planning Director noted that almost half of the lot is less than 90 feet in width. To observe two 30 foot setbacks to install all the parking in that area is just about impossible. He further noted the concerns of one neighbor, Mark Breier, regarding the use of power tools, requesting that they not be used prior to the hour of 8:00 a.m., which is consistent with the Municipal Code. This request includes trash pickup. Staff will do whatever they can to make sure the pickups are after 8:00 a.m. For the record, the noted request is as follows and will be added to the conditions of approval for the use permit: "Pursuant to Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Section 5-7-.03, outdoor maintenance and improvements on Town Hall premises that require the operation of power tools shall be limited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and sunset on any Monday through Friday or between 9:00 a.m. and sunset on any Saturday and Sunday. Trash pickups on Town Hall premises shall be scheduled not earlier than 8:00 a.m. If trash pickups occur prior to 8:00 a.m., the Town shall have 10 days to work with the hauler to resume scheduled pickups on or after 8:00 a.m. or within 30 days, schedule a public hearing for a conditional use permit review." Discussion ensued regarding pathways which are indicated on the plans and are referenced in the conditions of approval. It was noted by the project architect that the alignments may be slightly shifted around. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Peter Duxbury, project architect, discussed the existing parking lot and the changes made for better use which included parking for 12-14 cars in the overflow area, when needed. He was available for questions. An unidentified neighbor asked when the Esperanza Drive entrance would be eliminated and would there be screening in that area. Mr. Duxbury responded that there will be a landscape plan submitted at a later time. He would suggest extending the Redwood grove plus Pine trees currently existing behind the Water District building which will be a nice backdrop to the new Town Hall. There has not been any landscape plans for the Esperanza Drive area as yet and there has been talk regarding the area being used for the future Water District building. Discussion ensued regarding the air conditioning units for the new Town Hall and Council Chambers which was explained by Peter Duxbury indicating locations on the diagram being reviewed. They will be working with an acoustical engineer regarding decibel levels per the Town noise ordinance. Maurie Johnson, Board member of the Purissima Hills Water District, stated the District and Council are very close to signing an agreement to lease the Esperanza Drive area being discussed and the building will shut down the Esperanza Drive entrance. They have been working on the agreement with the Town for over a year and he feels they have finally come to a reasonable agreeament. They will try to make the Water District office building, which will include the control center, compatible with the new Town Hall. The timetable for the construction of the Water District building is unknown until the agreement has been signed. They would prefer to