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Mr. Sherwood replied that there is an underground vault there and one right at the corner. Ms. Wallis stated that it is not certain if the underground vault is a City vault, a traffic vault, or PG &E. Commissioner Balch stated that from his view of the public plaza, the one thing he is concerned about is actually the entry to the plaza because one will have to go farther up or down Rose Avenue or Main Street to enter the public plaza, as opposed to having an arch or something that would just let people go in and sit down instead of having to go around to get in. He added that it lends more to exclusivity for the businesses actually versus if the seating was separated and pushed farther towards the edges of the plaza. Chair O'Connor inquired if the metal trellis cuts that corner and provides it some shape. Mr. Sherwood replied that it created an anchor and provides the seating. He added that Mr. Dolan could explain it better. Mr. Dolan stated that staff actually asked for that component to anchor the corner, although he understood Commissioner Balch's issue about feeling welcomed. He noted that it is at the same location that the corner of a building would be if there were no plaza, so staff felt fine with it. He added that he thinks there is enough of an opening on the side that staff thought anchoring the corner was more important than that concern. Mary Simmons, a resident of Pleasanton and the first cousin of the business owner adjacent to the proposed project, stated that she was shocked and dismayed that there was nobody else present to speak at the sadness of this project happening in Pleasanton. She noted that there is no more Downtown Pleasanton two- and -a- quarter beers, and this is important to her so she wanted that to be recognized. She added that she is glad to hear the owner, who seems to have a big heart, say that he wants the best for the building and for that corner. She indicated that this makes her feel a lot better and is glad she came to the meeting tonight. Elizabeth Clausen stated that she owned the building at 515, 519, and 521 Main Street for many, many years. She noted that the proposed building is beautiful and that she has some people who may want to rent space there, but her only concern is the parking. She indicated that parking in Downtown Pleasanton is very bad and inquired if people are going to be able to park in the lot next to the former Round Table Pizza, or where they should park. She further inquired if the City will own the plaza and stated that she would like an answer to her question about parking. Frank Hamilton stated that he and his son own the property at 233 Rose Avenue, right behind the building, and the two houses in between. He indicated that they have no objection to this proposal and inquired if their understanding is correct that where the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 28, 2014 Page 8 of 16