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The motion passed 6-0. Ayes:Cunningham, Wietecki, Harms, Thein, Wilke, Mulder Nays:None 7(a)OPUS: Environmental Assessment Work Sheet Report : Dennis Welsch explained the EAW comment process and stated the public comment period is from May 5 through June 4, 1997. The Commission received an overview of the OPUS/Gateway EAW from Janet Dalgleish, Barr Engineering, and Farrell Robinson, S.R.F, on traffic. The project will generate 5,200 trips per day. Chairperson Wietecki asked for clarification of ADT. Member Wilke asked for phasing and service levels at County Rd. C and 35W ramps. The County and City should tie these systems signals together (coordinate them). Chairperson Wietecki explained the EAW process to provide necessary information for future decisions. Julie Kimble, OPUS, presented information on the light industrial site architecture. OPUS reworked the architectural design as requested after concept approval. Kimble also explained the soil correction requirements in the northeast corner of the site. Chairperson Wietecki commented on the extensive plantings and building plantings along the front of the building, parking, and ponding areas. All the designs are acceptable and will work with landscaping, especially coniferous material. He stated the simpler the design, the better. Member Harms stated she preferred the simpler look (#2) as standing the test of time and blending with the Hoffman Building. Member Mulder asked the relative elevation of the building in comparison to the freeway. The floor will be slightly higher than the road surface. Member Harms explained that the higher the finish, the higher the cost of rents. Member Wilke asked for details regarding the need or use of the site for office uses. Member Cunningham stated that all three design alternatives would work and the site will be visable from the freeway. The view of the building is an image builder for tenant and city and he preferred the upscale design. 5