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Mr. Dolan stated that maybe some of the Commissioners are aware that there has been a lot of discussion about what is next after the East Pleasanton Specific Plan project is completed, and the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) has been advocating that the City actually re -visit the Downtown Specific Plan, particularly the issue of comprehensive parking. He indicated that the City will have a discussion on two different questions: whether the City is really going to build a parking structure or if it can get practical and focus on where additional public parking might go; the first is the overall approach, and the second is on a case -by -case basis. He added that signs can be installed around the corner, if necessary. Commissioner Balch stated that he personally believes the parking demand would increase primarily because approximately ten existing parking spaces on the site will be lost. Mr. Dolan replied that the lot is gated half of the time and noted that they are not real parking spaces as they do not meet any dimensional requirements. He added that they are actually unsafe because the vehicle backs out onto the street. Commissioner Balch stated that he agreed, based on what Mr. Dolan pointed out. Commissioner Allen moved to approve Case P14 -0029, subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in Exhibit A of the staff report, with the addition of a condition that the applicant work with the Director of Community Development to install tables and chairs in the public plaza. Commissioner Ritter seconded the motion. Commissioner Balch inquired if the owner would have to replace the seating furniture if they were stolen. Mr. Dolan stated that his interpretation of the dialogue is that the furniture would be something permanent enough that it would be very unlikely they would be stolen, and if they ultimately are stolen, it would be a condition of approval that the applicant/owner would have to replace them. Commissioner Balch stated that he will not support the motion for that reason only because he foresees the plaza as being something where somebody may have a poetry reading, and this is something that should be considered. He reiterated that he thinks the seating is appropriate and should be there, but who provides them, he does not know, and he would leave it broad and let staff decide how permanent they should be. He added that there might be a need for some type of maintenance, but he would hate to write it in that the applicant would have to provide seating in perpetuity. Commissioner Ritter asked Commissioner Balch if he is thinking of leaving it up to staff's discretion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 28, 2014 Page 11 of 16