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necessary; the roof material could be comp shingle or a metal standing roof as used on the fire station. The tower elements were eliminated. Staff brought up the issue of the pump island canopy with respect to its height and massiveness; the previous design detracted from the attractiveness of the building. He displayed Mr. Cannon's suggested alternative, which included a gable to reduce the massing. Staff believed that would be a nicer design alternative. Staff was pleased to see the increased landscaping and the reduction of the pump islands down to eight. Although staff had originally suggested that the pump islands be re-oriented, staff was now willing to accept the applicant's layout, which would open up the view of the store from Bernal Avenue and allow easier access for people going from the pump islands to the store. This configuration was also better from a security point of view. Staff originally believed that the site would need five more parking spaces, but came to believe that many customers of the store would be parked at the pump islands. He did not believe it was necessary to duplicate the parking spaces. Staff would support a reduction of the parking spaces and believed that the circulation was adequate. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the new gas station with the "Jack in the Box" had six pump islands. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson did not believe there were any other eight-pump islands in Pleasanton. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson replied that there was sufficient room to back up at the gas station and that the circulation was adequate. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Iserson replied that the PUD does not allow beer and wine sales at convenience stores in this district. The applicant would need to apply for a PUD modification. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Iserson confirmed that Mr. Cannon's design was approximately the same height as the applicant's two-story proposal. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Iserson confirmed that canopies were required for pump islands because of the clean water runoff provisions. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson replied that the metallic common canopy was not a necessity. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Blythe Wilson, project architect, RHL Design Group, 1340 Arnold Drive #110, Martinez, noted that he had seen Mr. Cannon's canopy design for the first time at this meeting. He believed it was compatible with the building and noted that he would work to increase its integration with the building. He preferred the mechanical venting at the end of the convenience market building, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Januazy 28, 2004 Page 11 of 17