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Mike Tassano stated that the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) identifies only one roadway segment which a vehicle exceeding three tons can utilize, and that is the segment on Sunol Boulevard/First Street/Stanley Boulevard, which is an established truck route. He added that the provisions in the PMC prohibit any vehicle over three tons from using any roadway within Pleasanton except when delivering to a set location; for example, the PMC would prohibit a truck exceeding three tons from exiting on El Charro Road, to Stoneridge Drive, and back on I-680 to bypass the I-580 congestion. He noted that this PMC provision is not planned to be changed. He indicated, however, that vehicles legally have the right to be on the roadway to deliver to the auto mall or another establishment along Stoneridge Drive. Commissioner Blank inquired if this could become a Code enforcement issue. Mr. Tassano replied that staff has conditioned previous development projects concerning truck routes. He added, however, that it cannot be done, for example, if there were an existing concrete company on Stoneridge Drive. Commissioner Pentin inquired if a truck exceeding three tons delivering to CLC could get off at Stoneridge Drive, drive across town, and come across the bridge. Mr. Tassano replied that the PMC stated that these trucks must use the most direct route. He noted that this is the same procedure staff requires for construction projects. Commissioner Pentin inquired if it can be stipulated that deliveries must come via El Charro Road. Mr. Roush replied that this is possibly already part of the PUD conditions that the Commission has looked at. He added that staff can certainly look at that and make a final recommendation to the City Council on whether or not that is the kind of condition that is appropriate to impose. Commissioner Pearce stated that she recalls when the Commission considered the Home Depot project, there was a discussion about restricting truck routes through the city, and there was a discussion that when one roadway is specifically restricted from having trucks of a certain tonnage other than over three tons, another truck route must be designated. She inquired if this was accurate. Mr. Tassano replied that he believes that situation came about because the proposed Home Depot just happened to be on the City truck route. He explained that delivery trucks could exit on Sunol Boulevard and drive to the site; some preferred that these deliveries be via SR-84. He added that there was a discussion about eliminating the established truck route and establishing a new one. Commissioner Blank asked staff about the request for additional paving. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 26, 2010 Page 18 of 27