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Resolution No. PC-96-09 Page 2 B. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. The project's design, location, and conditions of approval will result in it being operated in a non-nuisance, safe manner. Other drive-through restaurants within the City operate satisfactorily under similar conditions. Staff has added a standard use permit condition of approval which allows the Planning Commission to reconsider the use permit approval to address any unforeseen nuisances. The entrance to the drive-through lane would be clearly marked and would not interfere with on- or off-site traffic patterns. There is adequate stacking within the drive-through lane which will help preclude conflicts with adjacent parking spaces and on-site traffic movements. Any drive-through establishment is a potential source of air emissions, particularly carbon monoxide, due to cars idling while customers are waiting to order or be served. The Draft General Plan does include a potential restriction on drive-through establishments. This issue was a concern to the property owner prior to his application. In fact, this issue was brought before the City Council to obtain the Council's input regarding the construction of a drive-through restaurant on this site. The Council indicated that since there are no current prohibitions of drive-through restaurants and until this issue is reviewed and analyzed as part of the General Plan process, the applicant was free to apply for the required approvals. Increased emissions due to a drive-through restaurant is primarily a function of the efficiency of the drive-through service. The proposed drive-through has incorporated two windows (a pay window and a pick-up window) and two reader boards. The proposed drive-through will be extremely efficient and would not create additional emissions. C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this chapter. As proposed and conditioned, the use complies with all applicable regulations of the zoning district and the PUD in which it is located. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed project would be an attractive and compatible addition to Hacienda Business Park. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: