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PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Brenda GiIIardi represented this application, noting Caffino is a local company located at the Stoneridge Mall. Ms. GiIIardi advised that traffic studies were conducted at their other four stores, confirming their peak hours of operation are before 9 am, a time when most other stores are closed. She noted that a typical transaction is 60 seconds or less, and they use greeters to increase traffic flow and to mitigate backup and confusion. The speaker also acknowledged receiving a letter from Shell Oil stating their support of the application at this time. Ms. GiIIardi also noted agreement to all other conditions in the staff report. Commissioner Hovingh advised he spoke on the telephone with Mr. Hirst. Commissioner Hovingh stated motorists cut across Santa Rita Road to the third lane when exiting from this site. He inquired if the applicant would be amenable to a condition requiring patrons exit only onto Pimlico during peak traffic hours. The applicant stated that condition would be acceptable. Commissioner McGuirk inquired if there was a Caffino in Hayward. The applicant advised it is in the unincorporated area of Castro Valley, the architecture would be similar for the Pleasanton site, although Pleasanton has a different color scheme. Commissioner Barker asked if the applicant would speak to the Center owner to remove the wheel stops so people could pull straight through, thereby avoiding more confusion by having to back out of the space and drive forward. Mr. Swift advised that there should be either wheel stops or landscape strips as a condition of approval of the Center. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Mr. Swift advised that staff has received two calls in support of this application from tenants of the Center. Commissioner Wright noted that he had always approved of this application and noted that the updated drawings have incorporated the changes previously requested by the Commission. He feels there is a benefit to the increased landscaping, however, the Center managers must provide the necessary upkeep. Commissioner Wright feels the condition of no exiting during peak hours is an unfair condition to Caffmo, as well as requiring Caffino to provide upkeep to the additional landscaping in the Center. Staff advised that if the landscaping is not being properly maintained in the Center, there are various steps the City could take. Commissioner Barker is still of the opinion that this application has public health and safety issues. She agreed to the "No Right Turn" onto Santa Rita Road between 7 am and 9 am except for traffic heading eastbound on 1-580. Mr. Swift noted that the City Traffic Manager Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 12, 1995