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~ h... Z-94-29/UP-94-03. Bank of Walnut Creek Application for 1) a conditional use permit to operate a C"mancial institution within, and 2) design review approval to construct exterior changes, including signage, to an existing 3,880 square foot freestanding building located at 249 Main Street. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) District. Mr. Swift presented the staff report outlining the application from the Bank of Walnut Creek seeking approval of a conditional use permit as well as a design review which includes removal of the drive-through teller window and installation of an ATM machine. The application also requested approval to retain the freestanding monument sign and install building-mounted illuminated cabinet signs. Staff advised the Planning Commission the proposed request for signs is not allowed under the City Sign Ordinance. Staff stated they would work with the applicant to create approved signs. Staff is recommending approval of the use permit subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix "B." PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Tom Mantor, 6721 Corte Del Vista, represented the application. Mr. Mantor gave an overview of the Bank of Walnut Creek. They have four branches in the 1-680 corridor, and they would like to open a fifth branch in Pleasanton. The proposed changes are minor, such as new carpet, paint, woodwork, repairing and enlarging the parking lot, and an ATM. The speaker stated the Bank of Walnut Creek would like to keep the existing monument sign. Jack Hodson, 1926 Rancho Verde Circle, Danville, spoke about new technology in signage creating effective signs that look like those of the turn of the century. Mr. Hodson showed a color rendering of the building and proposed logo signs for the Bank of Walnut Creek incorporating the name "Pleasanton." He stated only the lettering would be illuminated. He presented an individual box letter sign demonstrating that type of signage was not desired because of the many large drill holes necessary for installation. The Bank of Walnut Creek would also like to add a time and temperature unit to the existing monument sign. Chairman McGuirk inquired if the applicants had any discussions with staff. Mr. Hodson stated they had no opportunity to make a presentation to staff because of the application's short time frame. Mr. Mantor showed a video highlighting various signs in existence in downtown Pleasanton. In response to Commissioner Wright, Mr. Mantor stated the signs would be illuminated at night and would remain on all night. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Mantor stated the Bank of Walnut Creek would like to reserve the right to reinstate the drive-up teller facility. Commissioner Finch clarified the Bank of Walnut Creek sign would have block lettering. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 February 23, 1994 " -