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In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, City Manager Fialho advised the Planning Commission recommended a working group to include the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), Chamber of Commerce and select city representatives to provide a parking strategy. Acting Director of Community Development Brian Dolan advised that the Planning Commission recommended this working group based on feedback it had received. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry regarding Task Force recommendations, Acting Director of Community Development Dolan advised the Council went in a different direction than the recommendations of the Task Force. Councilmember Pentin expressed concerned that the recommendations of the Task Force weren't being represented to which Acting Director of Community Development Dolan advised there were only a few items that were not in agreement. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry regarding fair traffic, Planning Manager Clark advised that the EIR traffic analysis looked comprehensively at all traffic in the area. Councilmember Brown advised a letter was received from a resident expressing concern regarding preserving historic buildings in the DSP. Acting Director of Community Development Dolan responded that policy has been developed around historic buildings in the past and only applies to residential homes. He also advised that historic commercial buildings are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and advised that historic designations are determined by the City. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding PUD requirements for residential developments, Senior Planner Bonn advised the rule applies to any project that has a residential component. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding the proposed resolutions and ordinances, City Attorney Daniel Sodergren clarified the resolutions take a single reading, but the ordinances will be back to Council at the next meeting for adoption. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding the proposed closing of Division Street and the parking implications, Acting Director of Community Development Dolan advised the closing of Division Street will require extensive study. Councilmember Brown commented on the public's concern that the height on Main Street is being raised, while others say it will remain the same at 40 feet. She inquired about the existing height limit of 123 Main Street and 157 Main Street. Planning Manager Clark confirmed there is no specific height limit in the Municipal Code for public buildings, instead it is decided case-by-case, and looking at the heights and building types that are adjacent to the site. Councilmember Brown noted the current 40' limit on Main Street and confirmed the proposal is to raise it to 46' on part of Main Street. Ms. Clark confirmed the proposal for 46' in Mixed-use Downtown, which covers the Civic Center and added that any redevelopment of the Civic Center would concentrate the 46' height limit to the interior of the property away from Main Street. The intent for 46' is to allow for some flexibility for modern construction. Councilmember Brown said zoning for the front of the site on Main Street is no different than the back so the entire Civic Center site will be zone for a 46' maximum height, is that right. Acting Director of Community Development Dolan said yes, and that any project would require a PUD and more public review. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding streetlights, Mr. Dolan advised language will be added to include all streets in the DSP. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 August 20, 2019