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Mr. Pavan described Sear's design as being their "retro-look," which would incorporate the architectural elements of Stoneridge Mall. This application also includes a parking deck. Staff noted that Condition 3 states that the minimum distance from the parking deck to Stoneridge Mall Road was 32 feet. This has been changed to 25 feet. This is acceptable to staff because the landscape islands, etc. are retained. Condition 5 shall specify a minimum of 10 gallon size containers on the trellis structures. Staff advised that Condition 11 lists the City's minimum standards for sewer systems. Condition 13K should have all references to wheel stops deleted. Mr. Pavan further noted that the language of the staff report has used the terms developer, applicant, property owner interchangeably, and staff will substitute the term "developer" across the board. In response to Commissioner Wright's inquiry about the parking issues, Mr. Pavan stated that the PUD agreement is that there will be 4.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. Among the four existing department stores, there is an informal agreement to provide a minimum of 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. The proposed deck now provides 4.77 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft., which satisfies the PUD requirements. However, to satisfy the informal agreement, the parking deck would have to be expanded to within 25 feet of Stoneridge Mall Road. Either way, staff is satisfied that there will be adequate parking. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Les Cooley, 17711 Mitchell North, Irvine, project architect for Sears in Pleasanton, represented the application. Commissioner McGuirk asked for clarification of the site plan elevation. Mr. Cooley advised that the current flight of steps down to the lower level of the mall will be eliminated, and the parking deck will be level with the second floor of Sears. Len Teasley, 407 Deodova Drive, Los Altos, site civil engineer and parking structure engineers. Regarding Condition 11, this would not be of concern if the engineers were assured that they would not have to expand the parking deck to provide 5.0 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. If not, the only way to comply with the conditions and expanded deck would be to put the sanitary sewer system out into Stoneridge Mall Rd. Mr. Teasley noted the major problems with having to excavate for this sewer system. The speaker noted they will work with the City engineering staff to arrive at an acceptable design, hopefully not relocating the sewer. Regarding the trellis structures with a minimum ten gallon size containers, Taubman Company and Sears have not had an opportunity to review the layout and number of trellises, Planning Cornmialion Minutes Page 11 June 14, 1995