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In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry regarding the current height limit of Main Street, Planning Manager Clark advised the current height limit is 40 feet and will remain that way in the DSP. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry regarding tobacco stores, Planning Manager Clark advised that new tobacco stores could be prohibited by Council direction. Councilmember Narum encouraged changing the wording regarding corner properties to ensure that residential use will not be allowed on the ground floor. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry regarding a gateway for First and Bernal, Planning Manager Clark advised that gateway will be added back to the list. Councilmember Narum expressed concerned from residents regarding parking spaces in the DSP. City Manager Fialho advised that the parking corridor is the primary parking solution. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry regarding the Barone's property, Planning Manager Clark clarified the property can be Mixed -use -Transitional or Commercial with a PUD but cannot be 100% residential. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Acting Director of Community Development Dolan advised that underground parking will need to be addressed and clarified Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Jan Batcheller, a member of the DSP Task Force, encouraged Council to approve the EIR adjustments recommended by the Task Force at the February meeting. She expressed concern regarding the flawed process of the DSP. She also expressed concern regarding false information provided to the media about the work of the Task Force. Bryan Bowers, President.. Pleasanton Downtown Association, supported the EIR adjustments recommended by the Task Force at the February meeting; review of the right to do business ordinance and require new development projects to record the right to do business policy on the property title. Steve Van Dorn, President and CEO, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce encouraged Council to further discuss parking strategies and work with the PDA to brainstorm parking ideas. He also supported the EIR adjustments approved by the Task Force at the February meeting. Barbara Benda expressed concerns regarding the building height in the DSP and supported retaining the two-story height limit to maintain the charm of downtown and encouraged Council to explore additional parking strategies. Kelly Mokashi expressed concern regarding the building height changes and suggests that the Mixed - Use -Downtown zone remain the same as Downtown Commercial. She also expressed concern regarding increased residential use in the downtown area and encouraged Council to explore additional parking strategies. Sonja Cehic expressed concern regarding parkin and the potential closure of Division Street and encouraged Council to explore options further before making a decision. Guy Houston, representing the First Street property, encouraged Council to consider the maximum height requirement proposed for Downtown Commercial also be considered for Residential Districts. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 August 20, 2019