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its massing, and the Commission did not want it to be visible from the freeway. He inquired if, in this new proposal, the gas station is not visible from the freeway Mr. Dolan replied that he believes there is probably a point on the freeway that it can be seen. Commissioner Blank stated that at that first discussion, the Commission wanted to ensure that CalTrans did not put up a sign that says "Gas Next Exit." He noted that he did not see this as a condition of approval and realizes that the City cannot condition CalTrans; but he expressed concern that this might happen, and this entryway to Pleasanton would turn into an on- /off -ramp stop. Chair Pentin noted that there is an existing gas station on the corner, and if CalTrans wanted to put that fuel sign up, he believed they would already have done it. Commissioner Blank acknowledged Chair Pentin's comment but pointed out that the existing fuel station is a little bit farther off the freeway. He noted that his concern is that there be no "Gas Next Exit" sign on the freeway, as can be seen on Interstate 5 and other freeways, that would suddenly make this an on- /off -ramp for a lot more traffic. He added that he does not know if there is a way to address this but suggested that staff give it a thought. Commissioner Narum noted that the Commission has had this conversation before with respect to the location of the shopping center, that if the City were ever going to want people to get off, spend money in Pleasanton, and then get back on the freeway, there could not be a better location. She added that what the Commission did not want, however, was a 50 -foot high sign that said "Gas Here" or "Truck Stop." Commissioner Blank stated that the Minutes of that meeting indicate that the Commission did talk about signs on the freeway. He noted that he does not have a problem with the people who are going to stop here, whether they be regular commuters or local people, and that this is something that should be encouraged. He indicated that his concern is about the freeway traffic. Commissioner Narum agreed with Commissioner Blank but indicated that she would be supportive of somebody coming up from San Jose and getting off at Stoneridge Drive or some other Pleasanton exit along 1 -680 and spending money in Pleasanton. Commissioner Blank commented that there is no gas station at the Stoneridge Drive exit. Commissioner Narum agreed but clarified that what she is saying is that she would want to encourage that. Commissioner Pearce addressed the traffic analysis prepared by Fehr and Peers. She indicated that she has never seen a Queuing Analysis before and that as she PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 25, 2012 Page 4 of 12