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In response to Commissioner Mahern regarding what types of business would occupy the undeveloped parcel, Mr. Swift stated that it would likely become a free standing retail building or restaurant. Mr. Sweeney stated that there are no plans for that parcel at this time. He also advised that Parcel B and the Walmart parcel would be landscaped along Rosewood Drive, not Parcel C. Commissioner Michelotti feels this application complies with the zoning restrictions, general plan, and fills a nitch in Pleasanton. She is trusting in the architect that the building will be attractive once it is built. She is willing to view the example cornice coping in Oakland. Commissioner Michelotti would like to see the landscape design increased. Commissioner Hovingh believes this application complies with the land use. He is concerned about the signage and the increase of signs, in general, with the increase of development along the freeway. Commissioner Wright stated the architects did a good job in designing this store, though he would have preferred something more compatible to the existing buildings in Hacienda Business Park. He does have reservations of how well the Walmart will do and whether Pleasanton truly needs a Walmart. Commissioner Mahern agrees with the previous comments. She feels the design is very good, but wants the feature tiles to be blue and green, and use the color red in signs only. She would like to see the landscaping (shrubbery along Hacienda Drive) increased, or at least be reviewed and approved by staff. Chairman McGuirk indicated that when the rezoning occurred, he had envisioned a small mall with small retail shops. However, this application does fit the zoning restrictions. He's concerned of what to do with this large, massive building ifWalmart doesn't make it. He would feel less apprehensive if there weren't other Walmart stores close to Pleasanton. Due to these economic issues, he cannot support this project. Commissioner Finch feels that this large retailer will have a definite negative impact on small businesses. He does not like this large retail store at the entrance to Hacienda Business Park. He indicated that if Walmart is not located in Pleasanton, they could locate across the freeway where the Commission would have no input to the design. He would like to condition the project that they not be able to expand the store an additional 30,000 sq. ft. Commissioner Michelotti advised that she would defer to the staffs decision as to the type of tree to be planted. A motion was made by Commk~ioner Michelotti, seconded by Commi"5ioner Hovingh, making the f'mdings for approval of the Negative Declaration. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 December 8, 1993