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improvement will also include the installation of two traffic signals (one at Commerce Circle and another at the Costco project driveway) and the expansion of both the intersection of Stoneridge Drive at Johnson Drive as well as the westbound to northbound freeway on ramp (widening from one lane to two lanes). The proposed improvements to Johnson Drive are part of the overall Project. The acquisition is required in the interest of public safety, particularly as traffic volumes increase along this corridor in the future. B. The Project is Planned and Located in the Manner That Will be Most Compatible With the Greatest Public Good and the Least Private Injury. The Project will provide: improved traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety; increased traffic capacity; improved bicycle, pedestrian, and disabled access; and an improved visual environment. The two properties owned by T. P. Heritage Inn of Pleasanton and S.S. Heritage Inn of Pleasanton are both currently vacant. However, the City has issued entitlements for development of a hotel on the property. The design for the hotel takes into account the Johnson Drive improvements that are contemplated in connection with the subject Resolutions of Necessity. In fact, the development approvals require that the developer dedicate to the City the same property interests which are sought to be a acquired by the subject Resolution of Necessity. It is uncertain when development of the hotel will proceed at the current time. It is necessary for the roadway improvements to be constructed now, however, due to development of other commercial facilities in the neighborhood and the resulting traffic demands caused by such development. The two properties owned by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph are improved with a commercial building and an industrial building, and associated driveways and parking lots. The buildings will not be impacted by the Project or the proposed acquisitions. Portions of the Property Interests to be acquired are within the parking lot improvements. The Project will not result in the permanent loss of any parking spaces. However, during Project construction, 30 of the overall 319 total spaces will be unavailable for use. The 289 parking spaces that will be available during construction are more than adequate to fulfill parking needs for the facility. Site improvements located in the proposed acquisition areas on the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph property include asphalt paving, concrete paving, a mailbox, and irrigated landscaping, which consists of trees, bushes, and lawn. As part of Project construction, the City will repair or replace any site improvements, landscaping and trees within the temporary construction easements that are removed, damaged, or destroyed, in the same or similar manner as the existing condition. Page 3 of 4