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Lieutenant Bretzing thought it could. However, he noted that the number of calls for service and police presence at the Hopyard location is higher due to the traffic volume and in his forecast he concluded that the proposed project would more closely resemble this location because of its traffic similarities. Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked and Lieutenant Bretzing confirmed that he saw no nexus between that and the 7-Eleven brand. Councilmember Brown noted that many of the community's concerns relate to the project's proximity to an elementary school, which was not included in staff's analysis of comparative uses. She asked staff to comment on the exclusion given the value and relevance of that data. Mr. Weinstein explained that the tables were crafted primarily for illustrative purposes, with a focus on the proximity of alcohol sales to any population that would be considered sensitive. In this case, residential uses were a good focus for that population though schools could be a good addition. Councilmember Brown expressed concern that the no u-turn sign at the exit to West Las Positas would simply result in people travelling further into the residential community before being able to reverse directions. Mr. Weinstein explained that motorists do have other options, such as making that exit and then turning back through the shopping center to get onto Santa Rita Road. Community Development Director Dolan added that there is an opportunity to make a u-turn just beyond the first opening, where it is prohibited only to facilitate ingress to and egress from the fire station. He also noted that anyone visiting the project with any frequency would likely learn very quickly to simply exit onto Santa Rita Road rather than make the right hand turn. Councilmember Brown said she has visited the site and felt it was unsafe to cross Santa Rita Road, so ultimately exited onto West Las Positas going east bound and made a u-turn to go back towards Hopyard Road. She asked about the total anticipated trip generation for the project. Traffic Engineer Tassano said the data is somewhat limited but estimated that the total number of daily trips would be in the 2,000 to 3,000 range, noting that these are total trips. Vice-Mayor Pentin said it was his impression that the 7-Eleven on Valley Avenue is as close to the middle school as this project is to Fairlands. Mr. Dolan thought the proposed project might be a bit closer. Mr. Weinstein continued his presentation, stating that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project with four residents speaking in opposition to and one gas station customer and several applicant representatives speaking in favor of the project. Petitions were also submitted in support of and opposition to the project. The Commission ultimately recommended approval of the project by a 3- 2 vote, with modifications to the Conditions of Approval as described. Commissioners Allen and O'Connor dissented, noting that they generally supported the project but desire more limited hours of operation for the convenience store and alcohol sales and also wished for the CUP to return to the Commission for a formal review of operations within six months of the project opening. Staff believes the project has improved since its initial submittal, particularly in regard to the reduction of operating hours. After careful consideration and research of the issues raised by the community, staff has also concluded that the project and Conditions of Approval are designed in such a way that would ensure project does not adversely affect nearby residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, the Conditions of Approval allow for the project to be brought back to the Planning Commission if unforeseen issues arise including those related to noise, traffic and crime. Mr. Weinstein noted a slight revision to City Council Minutes Page 13 of 22 November 18, 2014