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Ms. Clark explained that the PUD process allowed different uses. <br /> Commissioner Pace thanked staff for its effort to provide background on the proposed project. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED <br /> Project Architect Gabriela Marks gave a presentation and provided the history of Pad B and <br /> the requirement for 50 parking spaces, which was unfeasible for the shopping center. She <br /> referenced the expected trips generated by the project and the fact that the existing Taco Bell <br /> would be relocated to a different site within the same center, with the demolition of the oil <br /> changing facility to help accommodate for the traffic and parking. She referenced staff's desire <br /> to make the shopping center more pedestrian friendly and asked that the Commission remove <br /> the PUD restriction. <br /> Commissioner Balch asked if the applicant had read staff's rebuttal to their traffic analysis. <br /> Ms. Marks indicated she had not. <br /> Commissioner Balch discussed the trip generation and inclusion of the Taco Bell traffic. He <br /> then referenced the Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) referenced by the architect during the <br /> presentation and in the memo provided to the Commission. He further inquired about the <br /> statement made that the shopping center was not currently pedestrian friendly and what the <br /> architect proposed to help achieve a pedestrian friendly environment. He continued regarding <br /> parking requirements of 50 spots. <br /> Ms. Marks confirmed that emissions would be considered and additional landscaping and <br /> trees, and energy and noise efficiencies would be provided as mitigation. She questioned how <br /> one building would create a pedestrian friendly center and discussed the need for drive- <br /> through options. She offered alternative building orientation to create a more pedestrian <br /> friendly environment. She confirmed that some of the center spots were available, but not 50 <br /> spots. <br /> Property Owner and Franchisee Sandy Singh continued the presentation and explained the <br /> reason for the requested change based on the Taco Bell policy to eliminate in-line stores. He <br /> discussed the climate action plan and difficulties with implementation at the aged center. He <br /> explained the need for fast food as a convenience to Pleasanton citizens. <br /> Public comment was received by a member of the audience, who did not provide a speaker <br /> card nor her name, indicating support for the Taco Bell drive-through location. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED <br /> Commissioner Balch inquired about the CAP and whether it would be enforced. He also asked <br /> if drive-throughs would be considered in Climate Action Plan 2.0. <br /> Ms. Clark responded that the City was currently working toward the Climate Action Plan 2.0 <br /> and whether the broad strategy was to prohibit drive-through locations in general. She <br /> responded that it was a policy discussion for the future. <br /> Excerpt: Draft Planning Commission Minutes, January 22, 2020 Page 2 of 5 <br /> commissions, employee and agents from and against any claim, action, or <br /> proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and/or the applicant to attack, <br /> set aside, or void the approval of the project or any permit authorized hereby for the project, <br /> including without limitation, reimbursing the City its attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense <br /> of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys <br /> of its choice. <br />te D Planning Commission <br /> 7of8 <br />Noise <br /> Patrons' voices and entertainment/music within the interior of the proposed bar would be the <br /> main noise sources generated from the subject site. The proposed hours of operation for the <br /> bar are 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week while indoor entertainment and music would occur <br /> from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. <br /> P19-0432, 310 Main Street, Suite D Planning Commission <br /> 6 of 8 <br />