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Mr. Muniza confirmed they would be unisex restrooms with private stalls_ There would be changing stations in all the re strooms as well. He noted that the basis for the layout was based upon the tenant's request. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding the quality of Broyhill furniture, Mr_ Muniza replied that it was in the mid- to upper-quality range. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding the distribution center for the furniture store, Ms. Decker advised that is was not in Pleasanton_ Commissioner Roberts noted that she did not care for the lemon yellow of the exterior. Mr. Muniza advised that the color board was more representative of the true color, and that the printout did not accurately portray the shade. Trish Maas, 7942 Racoon Hollow Court, noted that she was a business owner in the Rosewood Shopping CJenter and did not have any problems with the design. She preferred a family bathroom to a unisex bathroom. She expressed concern about the truck routes and vitality of the center during the demolition, hauling, and construction phases. Ms. Decker advised that Ms. Maas did express those concerns and that the applicant had agreed to consider the impact to the businesses and the truck routes. In speaking with Public Works, it was determined that the best truck route was to leave the site to Rosewood and out Santa Rita Road. It was brought to Planning's attention that Condition 28 stated that construction and demolition activities were to be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public Works advised that 5:00 p_m_ fell within the peak traffic time and recommended. that be changed to 3:30 p.m. The applicant has agreed to a reduction in the construction time as well as to the proposed truck routing. Mr. Muniza advised that they would exercise care with the property and anticipated afour- to five-month time frame for the actual construction_ The hauling would take three days, and the entire demolition and hauling process would take approximately a week. He requested that the 3:30 p.m_ end time apply to the hauling activities only, not to the actual construction time. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED_ Commissioner Blank noted that the landscaping plan was not very satisfying. Commissioner Fox would like to see pedestrian benches installed. Ms. Decker noted that the light standards in front of the former theater would be replaced by planter boxes. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 27, 2005 Page 1 O of 1 3