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will have a gate across it. He noted that there is a Pre - Development and Cooperation Agreement which provides that the City has to work with VMC and others entities to ensure that everything is done according to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). He inquired if there was any reason to be concerned about a garbage pickup lane through the EVA or if that is a misconception by somebody. Ms. Wallis replied that there was one plan that showed the garbage route and indicated that the applicant can provide details. She added that the intention is for it to be just an EVA and not a garbage route, but the specific details about the use and who is permitted to use the road would actually be specifically between VMC and the property owner. Commissioner Allen referred to the Medical and Dental Offices and Clinics use on page 14 of the staff report, which states that it includes massage services according to Section 18.44.090 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC). She inquired if that meant a stand -alone massage service business or a medical and dental office that has something like a physical therapy massage. Mr. Weinstein explained that Section 18.44.090 of the PMC is referenced here because it establishes specific categorizations for different types of massage uses. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Brad Blake, Applicant, BHV CenterStreet Properties, LLC, stated that they have worked well with staff over the last few months and appreciate their input and comments. He then introduced his company, indicating that they have a long track record in developing shopping centers all over the Bay Area in Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Fremont, Hayward, San Jose, San Mateo, and Marina by the Bay. He indicated that their consultancy team is present tonight; their primary consultant is FCGA Architects, represented by Galen Grant; David Gates of Gates & Associates; and McKay and Somps, their civil engineer. Mr. Blake stated that the proposed shopping center is focused on the Asian consumer but will have services and uses that will benefit the entire community. He indicated that they think the Pleasanton community and the whole Tri- Valley will find this a very interesting, dynamic shopping center that does not exist in this area now. He noted that about 23 percent of the population in Pleasanton is Asian and between 25 percent and 27 percent in Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore. He added that this population is growing substantially, primarily because people want to move to good communities that are safe and have good schools, parks, and nice environments. He stated that they would like to capture that consumer who is not currently really being served adequately in this area, noting that there are a few Asian grocery stores but no shopping centers that have really been designed from a master planning standpoint specifically for that consumer. He added that they can also capture a lot of sales that are now leaving the Pleasanton market and going to Fremont, Milpitas, and San Jose, and Pleasanton will have some of that tax revenue back. He indicated that there will be significant economic benefit for Pleasanton. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 22, 2014 Page 15 of 30