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. . . The architecture is basically complementary to the architecture to the adjacent Pleasanton Square I center. The buildings will have a stucco finish with heavy score lines, awnings, pilasters, arches, and a roof cornice feature. A minor issue is that staff prefers to see more glass treatInents on the front of the buildings. Staff is suggesting either a normal storefront window or a built-out glass display area. Staff passed a color board for the Commission's review. The applicant has agreed to additional landscaping in the parking lot and better screening of the drive-through lane at In-n-Out Burger. The applicant wishes to keep the existing 32 ft. pylon sign, however, redesign it, add a few more tenant names, and add three feet in height. The new design will be consistent with the height and number of tenant names currently used in the pylon signs for WalMart and Metro 580. Regarding the building signs for the two major tenants, staff indicated that Condition 18-b-ii be changed to allow 3 feet upper case letters and 30 inch lower case letters. In-n-Out Burger has proposed four building signs. and staff is suggesting removing the north elevation sign. The applicants want that sign for freeway visibility; therefore, staff suggests removing the sign over the west elevation (the drive through lane). Staff feels the project is well designed, feels the use is appropriate for the site, complements the existing shopping center across Johnson Drive, and will continue working with the applicant on the abandonment of Johnson Court. Staff recommends approval of this application, subject to the conditions of approval. In response to Commissioner Dove, it was noted that the delivery areas for CompUSA and Beverages & More are depressed loading areas. The smaller shops could take deliveries through the front doors, but the loading dock has been designed to accommodate deliveries for those stores, as well. Commissioner Cooper inquired what, if any, recourse Denny's would have if the left-turn median is vacated. Me. Iserson advised the abandonment of Johnson Court and the left-turn median access are independent issues. Regarding the left turn exit, it would be a health & safety issue with the City. The City has the right to maintain the streets in a safe manner as long as ingress and egress are provided. Commissioner Cooper is concerned about Denny's access since they have been here for a long time. It may be possible to have access provided through the Reynolds and Brown development. Me. Iserson noted Denny's customers can turn right onto Owens and make a U-turn at Johnson Drive. Commissioner Barker inquired whom would pay for the improvements to the frontage. Staff advised the improvements would be paid through the NPID. Me. Beougher advised the left-turn is somewhat of a problem at this time. With the number of driveways onto Johnson Drive, staff feels most of the traffIc will use Johnson Drive, Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 Angust 28, 1996