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John Hofstadt, Vice Commander, American Legion Post 23'/, noted that he had been a guest at all of the meetings and added that this particular restroom plan had never been brought up before. He believed that the Pleasanton Downtown Association included this plan at that last minute. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas whether there was a specific reference to a restroom in the Veteran's Memorial in the Specific Plan, Mr. Pavan replied that the policy reads: "Place public restrooms on Main Street and at Wayside and Delucchi Parks." Commissioner Roberts noted that she had a problem with the restroom being placed on a side street and added that it was not big enough. She would rather see the restrooms to be added in the parks. She was concerned about security. Commissioner Blank expressed concern about security and noted that the conditions of approval would have to be so onerous as to make it impractical. He would like to see a statement from the Police Department with respect to security. Chairperson Maas noted that a restroom in Delucchi Park would be much more practical and could not see someone walking from the park during a concert to use the restroom in the Veteran's Building. Commissioner Fox noted that the Downtown Specific Plan did include language for a capital improvement project of Main Street public restrooms. She believed there could be a compromise in terms of security, operating hours, and commitment from the Parks and Community Services Department to monitor and clean them. She believed this would be a good amenity and added that it was discussed in 2002 per the Downtown Specific Plan. Commissioner Arkin noted that parents with young children often had a limited amount of time in which to find a restroom and believed that it would be an important addition to this public facility. Commissioner Fox noted that there were times when a public restroom would be needed during an after-hours event, and the library and museum were both closed. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas whether a stand-alone restroom could be installed on the south end of Main Street, Ms. Morley replied that the conceptual planning process for an office building was underway to renovate City structures and that the entire footprint was being considered. She noted that Civic Plaza Park was also in the Downtown Specific Plan. Commissioner Roberts noted that from an architectural viewpoint, she opposed the placement of a restroom at the front of the building for the purpose of making it accessible. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding alternative placements, Ms. Morley replied that Delucchi Park was the site being examined in conjunction with the firehouse project. EXCERPTS: PLANN1NG COMMISSION MEETiNG MiNUTES, January 26, 2005 Page 4 of 5