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AGFUO-Public comments submitted for the June 1, 2021, City Council Meeting From: Chris Beratlis Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 7:35 PM To: Mayor and City Council; Karla Brown; Nelson Fialho; Kathy Narum;Jack Balch;Julie Testa; Valerie Arkin; Pamela Ott Subject: Proposed retail increase for Downtown Hi all. I found out that there is a proposal to increase retail in the Downtown to mandatory 60%. I sure hope this was misinterpreted by someone. If this is the case, I would like to say that this would not be a good idea. Downtown has been shaped by many diverse property owners and people move to Pleasanton largely in part because of our Downtown the way that it is. Why try to change a good thing? Do they think that they can do it better? Do they even own property Downtown? If a property owner is going to lease a building to someone who doesn't fit the plan, why not have a conversation about possible tenants that would be good for Downtown? I think some good old-fashioned suggestions and education to the property owners Downtown would be the best way to start.Why doesn't the City of Pleasanton host a Downtown Property Owners meeting and educate and have discussions about this? I for sure would be ready and willing to attend. If there had been education to the property owners prior to the Iron Horse Real Estate issue I'm sure it could have turned into less of an issue and been resolved much easier. As a PDA Director myself we have been rigorously working on promoting retail Downtown but forcing us to bring in a certain type of business is wrong and not very Pleasanton like. Thank you for your time on this. Chris Beratlis Beratlis Properties 925- Chris Exhibit C to July 28, 2021, Planning Commission agenda report Page 6 wn the better. I can probably switch my night if needed. Judy On Friday, May 21, 2021, 05:33:00 PM PDT, Zac Grant wrote: Head's up, see below! Exhibit C to July 28, 2021, Planning Commission agenda report Page 3 nt space is such that it would have a storefront frontage of less than 10 feet(as determined by the director of community development)on a designated active street. • The tenant is located in an existing, purpose-built building containing a bank or financial institution as its primary tenant/occupant. Notice of the determination of the director of community development shall be provided to the Planning Commission, and any appeal of the decision shall be referred to the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.44 of the PMC. In cases where an exception to the active ground floor use requirement is granted, the provisions of Chapter 18.120 of the PMC with respect to non-conforming Exhibit C to July 28, 2021, Planning Commission agenda report Page 2 thers having concern about adding time to the process for business owners. Exhibit B to July 28 Planning Commission agenda report(Attachment 2 to June 1 City Council agenda report) ly to a zoning verification, 5 Exhibit B to July 28 Planning Commission agenda report erty Phase II Specific Plan and approve a financing plan for the potential relocation of the existing civic center. 2 Exhibit B to July 28 Planning Commission agenda report the Zoning Certificate that would allow the use to occupy the tenant space on June 7, 2021. Active Ground Floor Use Overlay Planning Commission 2 of 5