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that the history of downtown Pleasanton should be preserved and th t business opportunities would increase if it is an attractive place to shop and eat. He Sta that he favored flexible zones; if they can be made to work for this area. In regard to con ms about fumes, he noted that heavier traffic, such as buses or other traffic would have the option of driving on the side streets directly adjacent to Main Street. He felt what is im rtant to be considered is not whether every restaurant owner or business will desire a fle . Ie zone, but that the concept has great merit. He favored the four-way stop sign and th ught that it would be good to slow traffic down as at Main/St. Mary Streets. He also fa ored the use of interlocking pavers rather than concrete as the pavers can be pulled up when maintenance is needed, whereas concrete would need patching. In regard to lighti g, he favored relocating the street lights; the lower lights would shed more light on the busi ess storefronts and on banners that might be used. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Lengthy discussion ensued as to the cost of Option C. Mr. Freedm briefly showed an area of slide again, noting that Option C could be constructed for about e same funds as Option A. Mr. lserson advised that Option C or a variation of it could be ery close to budget, In response to Commissioner Mahem's question, Mr. Freedman ad ised that flexible zones and/or angled parking could be accomplished. Commissioner Horan strongly indicated that he would prefer that the different options be put out to bid. Mr. Higdon, Mr. Beougher, and Mr. Freedman ad ised him that this was not feasible and much too costly. Mr. Beougher questioned Mr. Freedman about the matters of steps n the flexible zones and how this would relate to the American Disability Act. Mr. Freedm noted that this can be handled by putting in a ramp every so many feet. He also felt that paces designated for handicapped parking should be included. Commissioner Mahem stated she liked the idea of flexible zones; h wever, she felt that Mountain View's downtown area with the flexible zones was messy and that plants were not uniform. She questioned staff as to how this would be handled, if ey go ahead with flexible zones. Mr. Swift noted that problems have arisen in the p t when an individual merchant is expected to maintain the area in front of his business. It could be handled in different ways, such as the City crews might have to do litter patro with the City owning the planters and landscaping, or this responsibility could be put onto th individual merchants. He indicated that the merchants might only need to maintain a porti n of the flexible zone. Further discussion ensued between Commissioner Horan and Mr. 'gdon in regard to parallel parking versus angled parking. Chairman Hovingh questioned Mr. Iserson as to whether street ven ors might park their stand anywhere they choose. Mr. Iserson noted this has not been orked on extensively, but Special Meeting - Minutes Planning Commission May 20, 1992 Page 6