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dealership, and staff had every reason to believe that safety record would continue at the new site. Mr. Iserson described the signage plan, and staff recommended that the applicant modify the pylon design so that the proposed sign would have a solid base to match the existing sign. He noted that staff s analysis that the monument sign was inconsistent with the Hacienda Design Guidelines was incorrect; the Guidelines allow retail monument signs of up to eight feet in height. Therefore, this sign conforms to that provision, and the condition of approval requiring the sign to be smaller could be deleted. From a design point of view, staff believed that the free-standing sign could be mounted on a concrete base to match the other dealerships. The signage was acceptable to staff, and a condition of approval was recommended that the applicant provide sign construction details to the Planning Department prior to installation. Staff was satisfied with the on-site parking, and up to 30 vehicles may be stored outside. The applicant indicated that some landscaping changes may be forthcoming, and staff added a condition that the Planning Director would review those changes; they would also be subject to Hacienda review and approval. The quality of landscaping would stay high, and any tree design would be consistent with the existing design. Removal of trees would be discouraged by staff, and relocation or substitution of trees would be encouraged. Staff believed the changes to the building design would be positive and that the use would promote the economic vitality of the City. Staff recommended that the Commission make the use permit findings and approve the design review application, subject to the conditions of the staff report, including the modification of Condition No. 6 with respect to the height of the signage as previously mentioned. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox, Mr. Isersai noted that staff looked at the safety of families and children when considering the vehicle transfers near Chevy's. Staff did not believe there would be an excessive amount of traffic in the easement and noted that the applicant's previous track record had been acceptable. He noted that the applicant was aware that staff would examine that use cazefully and that any complaints would bring Further conditions. Staff preferred that the traffic not go on the public street during those operations; however, if that were necessary to increase the safety of customers at Chevy's, staff would impose that condition. He noted that Chevy's did not make any comments. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the easement for the applicant was in the front of the building. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the Commercial Freeway District was fairly rare in Pleasanton and noted that there were - similar sites on Stanley Boulevazd and on Sunol Boulevard and Mission Drive. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 11, 2004 Page 3 of 19