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aesthetically pleasing. She clarified that the retaining wall and wrought iron fence will be required per the project plan and that the sale of alcohol is a bit more permissive at this location but still within state law. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Mr. Clark clarified the station will have a consistent design with other Shell Stations located in Pleasanton. In response to Councilmember Pentin's question about water, Ms. Clark advised that potable water will not run through the purple pipes, and that the car wash system runs off its own recirculated water. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Ms. Clark advised that she did speak to the applicant regarding the removal of the Healy Tank; however in speaking with their architect, they are simply replacing the system with a smaller system but will need to have the landscaping reviewed for screening. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Ms. Clark advised the current canopy does not include the branding colors and the proposed canopy will change the existing aesthetic. Councilmember Testa expressed concern regarding the free right lane and inquired if any mitigation could take place before the project eliminating the free right lane comes before Council. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Brad Hirst, representing the applicant, thanked staff for their support and work on this project. He noted the project is an improvement to the neighborhood and presented City Council with a petition in support of the project which included 916 Shell Station customer supporters with a vast majority being Pleasanton residents. Brad Hirst advised he worked with City Traffic Engineer Tassano and is supportive of the proposed changes; that several fence modifications were proposed and provided to The Church in Pleasanton, but no response was received so those modifications were withdrawn. He expressed concern with the wrought iron fence extending to Hopyard Road and suggested Council review this issue. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Mr. Hirst advised it would take four to six months to develop construction documents and obtain city approval and that once approval is obtained construction could begin in March or April with an opening slated for December 2020. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Mr. Hirst advised that state allow alcohol sales from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and that the gas station on Santa Rita Road and W. Las Positas sales alcohol until 1:00 a.m., however the coolers are locked at 11:00 p.m. to limit access and protect the staff. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Mr. Hirst advised that he feels the wrought fence would be an eyesore for residents and that customers have parked in The Church in Pleasanton's parking lot for years; however, he does not support continuing that practice or cutting through the landscaping. He advised a bioswale originally proposed in the area to support pond water would have discouraged customers from walking through. He also agreed with the poor state of the current property and landscape maintenance and it would be well maintained after the property is developed. Steve Van Dorn, President, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for honoring Pleasanton businesses and expressed his support for the project. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 October 15, 2019