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Lighting The proposed lighting plan for the 5 -acre Chrysler- Jeep -Dodge site is included on the last sheet of the project plans (the remainder of the site does not have a lighting plan at this time). A separate plan for lighting during non - operational hours has not been shown, but in accordance with the MMRP, all exterior parking lot lighting levels during non - operational hours must be designed such that they do not exceed 10 footcandles. Overall, staff finds the lighting levels to be acceptable. Signage The plans show conceptual signage on all four building facades. While staff acknowledges that signage is an important feature for auto dealerships, staff believes wall signage on all four facades is excessive. A formal application would be required for any decision related to signage, however, a condition of approval requires the applicant to provide a modified southern facade showing vertical trellises above the roll -up doors with trained vines or alternative enhancement subject to the review and approval by the Director of Community Development. A four -panel conceptual monument sign approximately 8- feet - 1.25- inches tall by 6- feet -5- inches wide is anticipated within the landscape area at the termination of the entry drive. The applicant would be required to incorporate any freeway- oriented signage onto the pylon sign approved with the CarMax Auto Superstores application. Parcel Map and Easements Subsequent to PUD review by City Council, the Chrysler- Jeep -Dodge applicant has indicated that the 16 -acre site would be further subdivided into 2 or 3 lots. In either case (whether the parcel map proposed to create 2 or 3 lots), the 5 -acre site would be independent of the remainder of the parcel. The plans indicate that all existing easements would remain. Grading and Drainage Sheet C-4.0 shows the preliminary grading and drainage plan for the 5 -acre Chrysler -Jeep- Dodge project site. The site would be graded such that finished grades would vary between 352 feet and 354 feet. Minimal grading is expected to create proper drainage for the site; however any existing stockpiled dirt on the site would be redistributed to the entire 16 -acre site. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT The subject property is part of an existing 10 -year Development Agreement entered into by the City of Pleasanton and Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (SPA) on September 21, 2010. The Development Agreement identifies that the agreement is applicable to successors of the Auto Mall (and CLC property) within the Staples Ranch development area and as such, no amendments are contemplated for the subject project. The most significant benefit that the City received for entering into the Development Agreement is the 17 -acre parcel to be developed in the future as a Community Park. The most significant benefit that the project developers obtained by entering into the Development Agreement is that the General Plan, Specific Plan, and zoning regulations that apply to the site cannot be changed unilaterally by the City, either by the City Council Page 6of8