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Driveway access and circulation for the site will be through two main access driveways on each side of the development with an internal access drive aisle running north -south through the center of the project that connects the existing and proposed parking areas together. By reducing the number of driveway openings onto Stoneridge Mall Road, from nine existing openings to the three openings now proposed, staff considers this proposal to be a significant improvement over the existing circulation pattern. Reducing the number of driveway access points turning on/off of Stoneridge Mall Road in this area of the mall will improve traffic flow on Stoneridge Mall Road: access to the BART station and to the existing office developments will be improved. Staff has requested a site-specific traffic analysis for the proposed development. The parking study will be presented to the Planning Commission with staff's recommendation at a future public hearing. Staff believes that the site plan has been thoughtfully designed to enhance the visual connectivity of the mall as well as providing a first step in improving pedestrian and bike connectivity along Stoneridge Mall Road and the surrounding area. Staff will work with the applicant to obtain the necessary details to enable review of the onsite operations such as loading and unloading of commercial vehicles as well as trash pickup and trash enclosure locations, including for the proposed grocery store which has needs that differ from the existing mall tenants. This information will be provided in conjunction with the Planning Commission's formal review of the application. Staff is requesting the Planning Commission's feedback on the overall site plan, access and circulation. Discussion Point #1 1. Are the overall site plan, access/circulation, and parking acceptable? Building Design, Colors, and Materials The proposed project will be highly visible from Stoneridge Mall Road. The proposed building architecture and design are meant to complement the existing mall while incorporating modern design elements creating a fresh new look. The architecture provides a high-quality design with simple detailing throughout the development. While staff is supportive of the overall design theme, as currently proposed, the elevations for the fitness building do not provide articulation on all four sides of the building, specifically Stoneridge Mall Road (as shown in Figure 6). Staff recommends that the design include additional accent materials and architectural features and details on the street frontage to add relief and reduce massing. Staff is requesting the Planning Commission's feedback on the building architecture, design, colors, and materials. P18-0340, Stoneridge Shopping Center Planning Commission 12 of 13