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In response to a query from Commissioner Pace, Mr. Luchini was uncertain why a portion of the shopping center was straight-zoned and why other phases were treated differently. Ms. Clark noted that the PUD process allowed different uses, which may have been a desire for this site. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Project Architect Gabriela Marks gave a presentation and provided the history of Pad B and the requirement for 50 parking spaces, which was infeasible for the shopping center. She referenced the expected trips generated by the project and the fact that the existing Taco Bell would be relocated to a different site within the same center, with the demolition of the oil changing facility to help accommodate for the traffic and parking. She referenced staff's desire to make the shopping center more pedestrian-friendly and asked that the Commission remove the PUD restriction. Commissioner Balch asked if the applicant had read staff's rebuttal to their traffic analysis. Ms. Marks indicated she had not. Commissioner Balch discussed the trip generation and inclusion of the Taco Bell traffic. He then referenced the Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) referenced by the architect during the presentation and in the memo provided to the Commission. He further inquired about the statement made that the shopping center was not currently pedestrian friendly and what the architect proposed to help achieve a pedestrian friendly environment. He queried Ms. Marks' statement regarding a parking requirement for 50 spots. Ms. Marks confirmed that emissions would be considered and additional landscaping and trees, and energy and noise efficiencies would be provided as mitigation. She questioned how one building would create a pedestrian friendly center and discussed the need for drive- through options. She offered alternative building orientation to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. She confirmed that some of the center spots were available, but not 50 spots. Franchisee Sandy Singh continued the presentation and explained the reason for the requested change based on the Taco Bell policy to eliminate in-line stores. He discussed the climate action plan and difficulties with implementation at the aged center. He explained the need for fast food as a convenience to Pleasanton citizens. Public comment was received by a member of the audience, who did not provide a speaker card nor her name, indicating support for the Taco Bell drive-through location. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Balch inquired about the CAP and whether it would be enforced. He also asked if drive-throughs would be considered in Climate Action Plan 2.0. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 13 January 22, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 of 11 January 15, 2020 with another individual over the age of 18 years old. Commissioner Brown stated that the difference to him was that a "go dark" provision made sense for tobacco retailers where underage individuals are still being exposed to tobacco products, tobacco advertising, and the like. He noted it could be difficult to "go dark" in a store that sells 100 percent tobacco products. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 11 January 15, 2020 tobacco sales need to be eliminated in order to Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 11 January 15, 2020