PC 082300 - Laserfiche WebLink

MEETING OPEN FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE TO AD]0RF,,g,g THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM WIHCH IS NOT ALRV. ADy There were none. 4. REVISIONS AND OMISSIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION There were Hone. PU1)-~-2~-4M. Miteh Perrim Application for a major modification of an existing PUD Development Plan to allow the construction of an approximately 7,700-square-foot, two-story commercial building located on a portion of the existing parking/landscape area of the Pleasanton Station property located at 30 W. Neal (fronting West Angela S~reet). The subject property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) - C-O (Commercial-Office). The Planning Commission will also consider a Negative Declaration prepared for the project. Associate Planner Marion Pavan presented the staff report, providing an overview of the project, iacludiag details relating to the history of previous approvals for the property, the building archite~ture, parking, landscaping, and signage. He noted that the plans have been reviewed by mprose~tatives of the Pleesanton Downtown Association and the Downtown Specific Plan Committee and that both groups have commented on the application. He further noted that those comments have been addressed in the plans that are before the Commission for consideration this ~vening. He noted that the PDA and the Committee have supported this item and believes it can proceed through the hearing process in concurrence with the City's review of the Downtown Specific Plan. Mr. Pavan advised that if a sit-down restaurant were to locate in this building, there would not be adequate parking, and a condition of approval requires the restaurant to secure an in-lieu parking agreement from the City Council, prior to approval of a zoning certificate, issuance ora business license, or building department approval for tenant improvements. Mr. Pavan noted that the proposed building is meant to complement the design of the Pleasanton Railroad Station as well as the two existing buildings that face West Angela Street. He advised that the construction of this building would involve the removal of one existing driveway entrance, existing parking spaces, and a landscape area. He noted that some modifications would be made to the existing parking lot. Mr. Pavan advised that the PUD modification findings are required and are included in the staff'report. He also advised that an initial study and negative declaration have been prepared for the application. Mr. Pavan noted fl~at a memo has been distributed to the Commission this evening which includes revised conditions of approval and that staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval oftbe application. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 23, 2000 Page 2