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Commissioner Maas, Ms. Mitchell advised that they look at the demographics of an area to r- determine if there are sufficient children to support including a play area. In response to an inquiry from Chairperson Sullivan, Ms. Mitchell advised that McDonald's will own the real estate, but it is likely to be operated by a franchisee, and the franchisee will pay the electric bill. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Arkin stated that while his family is very excited about the project, he has talked to other residents and the reaction has been mixed, and some are definitely not excited about seeing another McDonald's in Pleasanton. He commented that he will support the project. Commissioner Roberts advised that she has heard comments that a McDonald's restaurant should not be constructed on a location that is an entrance to the City, but she advised that she likes this architecture. She noted that she has always liked the architecture of the McDonald's in the Mission San Jose area along 680. Commissioner Maas advised that she agrees with Commissioner Roberts regarding the Mission San Jose McDonald's. She noted that there is no play area in that McDonald's and questioned whether it gives a more sedate, quaint atmosphere. Commissioner Maas stated that see feels this is a good use for the location, but she is questioning the play area and also the hours of operation until midnight. r- Commissioner Roberts noted that she is pleased that the windows of the play area are going to be darkened. Commissioner Arkin stated that the he sees the McDonald's restaurant with a play area as an opportunity for parents to meet in a place with a mini-entertainment facility for children. Commissioner Maas noted that the uses for the property on the corners of this intersection are unknown, and she wants to be sure that the Planning Commission is confident and strong on the design. Commissioner Kameny stated that he would support the project as proposed. Commissioner Harvey questioned whether it makes sense to have an additional twenty parking spaces for a building which the use is still not determined. Commissioner Harvey noted that his question about solar panels did not necessarily pertain to photovoltaics. He noted that he did not feel that just because there is no south-facing roof, consideration was not given to using energy- generating alternatives. He further noted that the Planning Commission will be looking at another building this evening that was successful in incorporating photovoltaics, and that consideration should be given to installing photovoltaics when orienting the building. He commented that simply orienting the building in a way that is not consistent with the use of photovoltaics should not be a loophole. He stated that he feels the Planning Commission needs .-- May 23, 2001 Page 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES