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south of the project site. These values were then distributed throughout Pleasanton's transportation network to predict what impacts to congestion and signal times might be expected. The report concluded that the addition of the project trip traffic changes the level of service at the Stanley and Valley/Bernal intersection from D to E but that this could be properly mitigated by a standard ratiming of the signals. He also noted that Stoneridge Drive extension, which significantly reduces traffic Dn Valley Avenue, will be complete before this project actually goes in. The report also found a substandard level of service at Bernal and Utah due to side street delay. While this intersection's level of service is not officially recorded with the General Plan, the project will construct a traffic signal at this lc cation to mitigate any impacts it might create. Councilmember Brown said she struggled to find the logic in the trip generation identified in the project's analysis. Specifically, she questioned how a project comprised of 345 units, mos. of which are 2 and 3 bedrooms, is expected to generate 3,800 daily car trips and only 191 of those are AM peak hour trips. Mr. Tassano explained that the apartment trip generation rate of 0.62 per unit differs from that of single family homes, which typically assume one trip per peak hour. What that indicates to him is that perhaps fewer people living in apartment complexes have an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. job or other responsibilities that would normally tie them to a peak hour type of schedule. Councilmember 13rown asked and he confirmed that unit mix is irrelevant in terms of calculating peak hour trips. Councilmember Brown also questioned why evening peak hour trips would De nearly double the projected morning peak hour trips. Mr. Tassano explained that variations like thi.5 are not unusual and noted that with office commercial space, approximately 70% of employees arrive at 8 a.m. but 80% leave at 5 p.m. Mayor Thorne said he would be interested to know how many people take advantage of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority passes that are required as part of the conditions of approval. Mr. Tassano said he spoke with James Paxson from Hacienda and he estimated that approximately 25% of the passes that are available are utilized. Mr. Dolan concluded the staff report, noting that staff supplied the Council with a memo containing several minor modifications to the conditions outlined in the staff report. These include prohibiting tobacco stores in the retail center, tying expiration of approvals to the Development Agreement as opposed to the typical 2 year term, and several requirements related to the rep)rting of disturbances. The most substantive change is an additional requirement that perimeter improvements and landscaping be completed prior to finalization of the residential portion of the project, should retail development lag behind. Staff is also proposing to reinstate the previously proposed dog run in the southeastern corner of the site near the trail connection to the arroyo. He stated that staff believes the applicant has put forth a project that in almost every way meets the standards by which the Council indicated it could accept mixed use development on the site. Staff is recommending approval of the project and asks that the Council consider the actions identified on pages 1 and 2 of the staff report. Mayor Thorne asked what the developer's total project fees would be for the developer. Mr. Fialho provided a general estimate upwards of$10 million for all fees. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. John Pringle, applicant, estimated fees of nearly $17 million from all entities but not including the potential affordable housing in lieu fee. He thanked City staff for working with them throughout this 10 year process. He described the task force process which helped to identify the site for rezoning and subsequent public outreach sessions conducted in the summers of 2011 and 20' 2. He felt that the 199 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 August 6, 2013