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~ Chairman Mahern asked staff when a traffic analysis is done if the effect of RV traffic is considered. Mr. Swift said this feature is not normally analyzed. He continued to say that RV's normally do not take a trial run in the residential areas, but e apt to try them out on the freeway. Commissioner Hovingh discussed the landscaping with Mr. Swift. Mr. Swift noted that there is slightly more than the usual amount on this project becaus the intersection by McDonald's is nearing completion. However, he felt that it is no appropriate to totally screen the RV's from view, but simply to add some trees to softe the effect. Commissioner Hovingh raised the issue of extending the soundwal to the west. Discussion ensued on that topic. TIlE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jim Howard, 90150 Shore Lane, Eugene, OR, represented the ap ication. He stated that in 1991 $15 million of RV's were sold in California. Their focus is n selling luxury motor coaches. They chose Pleasanton as a base because it is centrally 1 ted, near the freeway, close to the fairgrounds, and Pleasanton fits the product. They w' show about 16-20 prime models on the site, and this will be the only location in northern alifornia. As far as traffic is concerned, they usually have from 2-to-6 RV clients per day so this should not greatly impact traffic for the neighborhood. They have a 7-year lease on the property and plan to stay a long time. In regard to the staff report, he is basically in greement with the conditions of approval. In regard to the condition that he landscape before occupancy, he id not think this was fair. He suggested that he be allowed to submit a preliminary plan abo t three months after occupancy. Regarding signage, he was amenable to consolidatin some wording on the sign. He wished to retain the word "Oregon" because that is whe e they are made. He also felt the words "Luxury coach showcase" tended to attract people. Commissioner Horan questioned Mr. Howard on the fact that Ore on has no sales taxes. Mr. Howard further noted that about $20 million in RV were sold last year which if done again in 1992 would net quite a lot of tax revenue for the city. Commissioner Hovingh discussed the signage with the applicant d which words might be deleted. Commissioner Hovingh discussed test-driving of RV's with the ap licant and asked if he is willing to delete the words "of the surrounding" from Condition 3 and saying "on any". This would preclude any test-driving on residential streets. The pplicant agreed to the change in condition. Minutes Planning Commission January 8, 1992 Page 18