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would pose issues if they were to remove the loading zone. He did not disagree with Mr.
<br /> Tassano's argument regarding shortening the length of the driveway. If it narrows and expands
<br /> the landscape further, it will also provide some protection for large trucks that might park there;
<br /> he voiced support for shortening the driveway from the existing 45 feet. He said he has an
<br /> electric vehicle, but he was not sure he would dedicate a charging stall next to the carwash
<br /> because it encourages vehicles to park longer. He also thinks more could be done to increase
<br /> the appeal to the carwash and trellis, in order to make it a less boxy design.
<br /> Commissioner Ritter said he was in favor of the idea to extend the loading zone from 27 feet to
<br /> 37 feet and shorten the driveway on West Las Positas Boulevard from 45 feet to 35 feet. He
<br /> was amenable to the circulation and believes parking is acceptable and utilizing some of the
<br /> gas station spaces as parking spots, given this is often the behavior of those when pumping
<br /> gas.
<br /> Chair Allen said she agrees with both Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Ritter to keep
<br /> the loading zone and shorten the driveway to 35 feet, which would slow traffic and make it
<br /> safer. She was also in agreement with the reduction of the driveway on West Las Positas
<br /> Boulevard from 45 feet to 35 feet. She thinks it makes sense to utilize some of the gas station
<br /> spaces as parking spots. She said it is hard to predict the outcome around parking, given there
<br /> is no on-street parking, but she thinks parking is reasonable.
<br /> Commissioner Balch referred to the southern driveway dimension and he confirmed Mr.
<br /> Tassano's recommendation was for 35 feet. He was amenable to the architecture of the
<br /> carwash on the backside, facing the building; he also voiced support for the other three sides,
<br /> facing the entrance and sides. Additionally, he was in agreement with the architecture on all
<br /> three sides of the 7-Eleven primarily because the southern side can easily be seen and the
<br /> landscape on the western side is sparse. He referred to the driveway and expressed his
<br /> opinion and agreed to reducing the width. He said the location on West Las Positas Boulevard
<br /> makes sense and, in his opinion, this would be the busiest driveway on the site, given how he
<br /> and others accessed the site. In his opinion, the applicant is giving an entire driveway and
<br /> asking for one with more width. By doing this, it appears they will get better on-site circulation
<br /> primarily to the first few parking spots and the loading zone.
<br /> He continued by saying he was agreeable to the middle lane between the dispensers because
<br /> it helps develop site circulation. While the circulation is not what he is used to at gas stations,
<br /> this is more of what drivers are used to and is similar to the circulation pattern at Costco.
<br /> Lastly, he appreciates the applicant mentioning the 'Staff Only' parking spots at the entrance to
<br /> the carwash, which is important, and he asked that they be marked. He also asked that the
<br /> electric charging station be as close to the convenience store as possible. Regarding the
<br /> fence, he was supportive of the hedge noting the applicant has a good point that a cinderblock
<br /> wall would block views and access, therefore, a hedge would work. He also agrees with the
<br /> applicant that the church should have erected a fence a long time ago, but it's possible the
<br /> church does not want to give up the foot for a fence.
<br /> Commissioner O'Connor said he has properties where he has grass, landscaping and hedges
<br /> and paths are created right through them, as people will create their own pathway regardless
<br /> of a path, hedge or fence. He was supportive of the proposed parking, was favorable with
<br /> eliminating the EV charging station in this location. He said he thought it was odd that they
<br /> would have the non-designated spots spaced out and asked to group the ones that are
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