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loop for retail, window shopping, outdoor dining, outdoor seating that links around the entire site. Mr. Rodrigues noted that they have embellished and enhanced landscape features and connection, especially the landscaped feature located across from the residential. He pointed out the location of future expansion for Safeway and noted that they are over - parked. He stated that South Bay Development Company, the office developer, was concerned about the look of the rear of the buildings and that a 360- degree architecture was proposed with a dense landscape screening that would screen the proposed drive - through, and delivery areas would be tucked back in a notch and landscaped area. Mr. Rodrigues stated that the other request by the Commission was a rendering from the corner with a complete photo simulation. He indicated that they have samples of all of the colors, materials, and said he is proud to say that the Safeway will be very nice looking, including having the ability for outdoor sales which is geared to activate the pedestrian edge. He added that they also have outdoor seating and dining, which allows the areas to become neighborhood spots. He presented a picture of the trellis feature, with lighting, landscaping, outdoor dining coming right up to the street edge, and low stone screen walls. He agreed that Fairgrounds parking would not be allowed and that their security would take care of this. He added that the Commission had requested changes in building elevations, and they incorporated more of the vertical elevation change as well as a plan view, more arcade and lifestyle features, trellis pieces, glass and aluminum, and canvas which will be an asset to the community. Mr. Rodrigues presented the view from Bernal Avenue looking toward Pad 1, showing the landscaping. He explained that the Commission had asked them to be very detailed in the landscape plan and that every tree shown corresponds to the trees proposed on the landscape plan. He briefly described the main entrance off of Bernal Avenue, Bernal Corporate Park across the street right with the main driveway, a view of the building from the main entry, the next building over which could be a bank, and the corner building added after the gas station was removed. He presented a view from looking back from Bernal Avenue right at the off -ramp from the freeway. He stated that the landscape features are accurate and that any potential drive - through is completely screened by the landscaping. Mr. Rodrigues stated that they also wanted to include accurate elevations of Safeway and proposed signage. He indicated that in response to an inquiry from two Commissioners regarding what the landscaping would look like back along the freeway, he stated that each tree shown on the landscape plan is an accurate depiction of what it would look like in five years. Jim Reuter, Vice President of Development, Property Development Centers (PDC) which is a Safeway Company, stated that his presentation will focus on the interior of the store, green development operations, and Safeway as a community partner in Pleasanton. He stated that PDC was formed about two years ago to develop, own, EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 8 of 14