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the perfect spot versus just continuing the pattern from Parcel B-1 and continuing the same number of rows. Mr. Davis said they are trying to balance the need for convenience parking during non-peak time coupled with the parking count for the entire mall. Ms. Hagen interjected that part of the traffic analysis will be specific on-site queuing for this area to assess potential traffic patterns to see whether there is a potential conflict. In addition, staff has asked to applicant to look at providing additional pedestrian connections between the two parking areas, to create a convenient pedestrian mid-block connection for people parking on Parcel B who are trying to get to the cinema. THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WAS OPENED. Angela Ramirez Holmes, Pleasanton, said she is an outreach consultant for JC Penney and High Street Residential. She said JC Penney is currently an anchor of the shopping center of nearly 40 years. The mall's success is important to the community and economic vitality of the City and she expressed support for the project. THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Brown expressed his support of the idea to modernize Stoneridge Mall and that the mall is an asset. He stated he likes the idea of having a cinema, the architectural design and the intent to create a gathering spot and social space inside the mall context. He commented that the biggest opportunity is for improved circulation Chair Allen suggested taking each discussion point, beginning with the first. Commissioner O'Connor said he likes the layout of the project and the site plan and he doesn't have concern about the circulation. He agrees with the need for additional access from the other parking areas, which staff has already addressed, and the parking is acceptable. He equated parking to be at 3.88 spaces per 1 ,000, overall, which was not a concern for him. Chair Allen voiced her support of the circulation and parking and said she appreciated the comments about the safe pedestrian connections from Parcel B-1. She had one question regarding sewer, noting that the mall had utilized all of its sewer capacity and she asked about the implications. Ms. Hagen said sewer fees are an outside pass through fee, and that Simon will need to purchase additional sewer capacity. However, however, there is adequate existing infrastructure and capacity in the system. Commissioner Balch echoed his support of the plan. He said while he has concerns over parking, it will get worked out through the process and the parking study. Regarding the design, he voiced support of staff's comment about articulation of the fitness center building, both along the sidewalk on Stoneridge Drive and along the north side. He mentioned there is a large area or gathering space on the northern portion, and the importance of having a Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 18 February 27, 2019 side of the fitness center, on the other side of the market and cinema, and created a lot of circulation for people trying to secure Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 18 February 27, 2019 ate with Rails to Trails. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 18 February 27, 2019