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well as the site development standards of the Central Commercial Zoning District; staff believes the project complies with all the requirements. Staff believed that the design of the building modifications were attractive, and the scale and massing would be in keeping with appropriate standards for the Downtown. The building also addressed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The Pleasanton Downtown Association reviewed the proposal; the Design and Beautification Committee supports the proposed changes and urged the applicant to move forward with the project. No additional parking is required because the addition would be below the 10-percent threshold. She noted that the signage is unique, interesting, and attractive and in accordance with the Downtown Design Guidelines. Staff believed the architectural style of the proposed remodel and addition would be compatible with the existing architectural character and would fit very well with Pleasanton's historical downtown, adding to its vitality. Staff recommends approval of this item. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox whether staff had any issues with the colors, particularly the red, Ms. Kline replied that the Pleasanton Hotel also had lively colors. Chairperson Roberts inquired why an in-lieu parking fee would be required for a bathroom addition to upgrade it to meet ADA requirements. Ms. Kline noted that in this particular instance, the addition would result in only six percent, well below the ten percent threshold, and no in-lieu fee was needed. However, she understood Chairperson Roberts' point. She added that the Code referencing the need for additional pazking in the Downtown referenced new building area. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Charles Huff, project designer, noted that the subject building was one of the last Victorians on the street and that the interior had not been remodeled for some time. He noted that the entry portico and the outside improvements, such as the lift and expanded restrooms, were intended to bring the building up to ADA standazds. He noted that the entry was changed in order to focus on the portico and that the colors would follow Downtown Guidelines to enliven the building. He noted that a computer was used to create the rendering and that chips were not available at this time. He described the layout of the portico. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts whether the metal sculptures would remain, Mr. Huff replied that while they had not discussed that detail yet, he imagined that some would remain. He believed the patrons liked the sculptures. Chairperson Roberts liked the sculptures as well, but believed the property looked cluttered. Commissioner Fox requested a copy of the computer rendering. She inquired whether the two posts around the entry door would remain white. Mr. Huff replied that they would be painted turquoise to define the entry. He noted that the chip colors were generally more brilliant than the actual colors on the rendering or when painted. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 27, 2004 Page 7 of 12