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In response to Commissioner O'Connor, Ms. Ms. Van Wegen presented images of the window displays including the retail components. She stated Home Decor could be added to the signage. Commissioner Ritter asked the retail hours and if they matched the hours of the surrounding businesses. Ms. Van Wegen stated Iron Horse hours exceeding the surrounding businesses. Ms. Denis provided the hours of operations of the neighboring businesses. Chair Brown asked if the retail was being operated under a separate entity. Ms. Van Wegen stated the retail and office were all under one LLC and considered the office as a gathering place, with retail items. Commissioner Allen inquired how the retail component would be advertised. Ms. Van Wegen stated they were in the process of building out the website to include the retail component and that social media and the window displays caught the attention of customers. She stated additional signage would be added to the windows and sidewalk as permitted. Commissioner Allen asked if there was a dedicated retail manager to track sales and sales tax. Ms. Van Wegen stated she was the retail manager but would hire additional staff as the business grew. Commissioner Pace asked if there was a picture of the interior. Ms. Van Wegen explained the floor plan and retail space. Commissioner Pace asked if there was a check out station. Ms. Van Wegen discussed products, pricing, signage and check out location. Chair Brown asked if the property owner was aware of the active use component of the space. Ms. Van Wegen explained that mixed-use was always discussed. Chair Brown asked if the retail component was based on the Code requirements or to draw people in for real estate. Ms. Van Wegen explained that the window space grabbed her eye and she always considered inviting other people and businesses to advertise their goods in that space. She stated she did not lease the space primarily for real estate. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Randy Brown encouraged rejecting the appeal to reserve the first floor for retail uses and suggested the DSP be amended to ensure active retail and restaurant uses. Ms. Denis stated four letters in support of the DSP active Ground Floor use were received, including one each from the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) and Chamber of Commerce. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Ms. Van Wegen discussed the need for a fluid business model due to COVID-19. She stated her business was diverse and would increase pedestrian presence. Commissioner Ritter asked if the matter would have come before the Commission if the applicant had applied for a mainly retail shop with offices in the back. Ms. Denis explained that as part of the zoning certificate process a business model and floor plan would be reviewed. Commissioner Ritter asked if the real estate office could have been opened prior to the Excerpt: Approved Planning Commission Minutes, February 10, 2021 Page 2 of 4