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Figure 9: Typical Valley Avenue Traffic Circle. <br /> Bernal Avenue was widened along the project's frontage to accommodate City traffic and <br /> Gateway traffic — one Bernal Avenue driveway entrance was approved as a right -turn <br /> (only) entrance lane and a right turn (only) merge lane defined by a large, landscaped <br /> "pork chop" island. Construction of the "pork chop" island was deferred to the construction <br /> of the original Pleasanton Gateway office development. The Bernal Avenue street <br /> frontage of the Gateway property includes a meandering sidewalk and sycamore trees. <br /> I11. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSIONS <br /> The Planning Commission conducted two work sessions on the Pleasanton Gateway <br /> proposal on May 28, 2008 and then on October 14, 2009. Minutes of the meetings are <br /> attached (Exhibit N). At both work sessions, the Planning Commission expressed its <br /> support of the proposed project and commented favorably on the overall design quality of <br /> the site plan and building architecture. <br /> The following summary of the Planning Commission's comments from the work sessions <br /> does not include the Commission's comments on the service station now deleted from the <br /> proposed project: <br /> • The Planning Commission generally agreed that the proposal implemented the <br /> applicable goals and policies of the Bernal Specific Plan and fit in well with the area. <br /> Its location warrants an eye- catching, heavily landscaped area at an entry point into <br /> Pleasanton. Additionally, the project should create a community focal point and <br /> gathering place. <br /> Pleasanton Gateway Page 8 of 35 August 25, 2010 <br />