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adjustments as she supports the proposed architectural elements. Her biggest concern is the appearance on the street. Councilmember Olson agreed with Vice Mayor Narum that the current project is an overshoot on the retail office square footage. He would prefer what was proposed for 5 multi-family units which would open up more parking. He believes the level of in-lieu fees should be higher. He liked the parking proposal that was just shown using the property behind Cole's market, although that is a site which would need to be remediated. Vice Mayor Narum recalled a 20-space project proposed at the original workshop that was dedicated for residential. Staff stated that originally the concept was to have 2 garage spaces plus 2 spaces behind that could be used for each unit. A motion was made by Mayor Thorne and seconded by Councilmember Olson to retum this project to staff with the input from Council and the community and see if the applicant can rework the project with the changes. Councilmember Brown thanked Steve Grimes thanks for coming and Laura Olsen for speaking. She encouraged staff to finalize the Downtown Specific Plan Update and the parking plan, as it would give land developers more certainty and better direction. She thanked Mr. Knuppe for investing in Downtown Pleasanton. She prefers residential above and commercial below and would prefer residential lofts or smaller units versus a 3-bedroom 2 bathroom family unit. Councilmember Brown also stated that the white color of the proposed building may negatively affect the perception of its massing, making the building look larger than it really is. She also commented that she is not in support of the tandem parking. She stated that she supports the motion on the floor to have staff and the applicant rework the project. Councilmember Pentin inquired whether there were any park fees associated with this project. Staff stated they would look into that as part of analysis and that there are no affordable housing units or low- income housing as it does not meet the criteria for inclusion of those elements. Staff responded that Condition 50 only requires the dedication of one Energy Star compliant appliance and staff will be looking to revise that element in future conditions of approval. He also expressed concerns with the use of bamboo for the project, as it is a weed. City Manager Fialho confirmed that the staff and applicant will focus any reworking of the project to address massing, parking/use of in-lieu fees, and color of the building. He stated this project could come back to the Council within four to six weeks. MOTION: It was m/s by Thome/Olson to return the project to staff for review and potential reworking to include considerations and input regarding massing, parking/use of in-lieu fees, and color of the building. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Olson, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 7. Approving the Disposition of the Estate of Jean P. Jones, including Future Use of 309 Neal Street, potential Endowment for Amador Livermore Valley Historical Society, Recognition for Ms. Jones, and options for recognition for Ms. Jones Mayor Thorne excused himself from the discussion due to his participation with the Historical Society. He left the dais and the Chamber. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 February 2,2016