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Because of the lateness of the hour, Chairperson Maas polled the Comn-tissioners with respect to the rernainder of the agenda~ Commissioner Arkin suggested that no additional items be heard after 1 1 :00 p.irt. C7omnzissioner Blank noted that he would be willing to hear Item Ge._ PDR-496_ Citv of Pleasanton ~LJelucchi Public Restrootri), but would prefer to continue Item 6.f. PRZ-30 Cit of Pleasanton ~"Chicken" Ordinance. Commissioner Fox requested that staff notify the speakers for Item Gf of its continuance. e_ PDR-496, City of Pleasanton Application for design review approval for the Delucchi Park Public Restrooms located at 4501 f=irst Street- Zoning for the property is PUD-OS Planned. Unit Development -Open S pace, Downtown Revitalization, Corc Area Overlay District. Ms_ Decker summarized the staff report and described the background and scope of this project, which had been on the Capital Improvement Program for more than a year. The CJity C7ouncil liked the more contemporary structure that had been brought before it, which would also be easier to ir~aintain_ Ed Noland, ELS Architects, Berkeley, noted that after discussions with City staff and the Parks and Recreation Cornniission, the original building of 600 square feet had been increased to approximately 760 square feet This would allow a plumbing chase for ease of irtaintenance, as well as a artodcst janitorial storage room. He noted that this building was not overly obvious, but because it was a public building it should be visible within the park. The building's west wall was pushed as far against the transportation corridor as was comfortable; it was moved so that the mature silver maple tree could be preserved. He noted that the masonry block wall would be stained and sealed to prevent graffiti. He described the operating hours and noted that all three restrooms would have diaper-changing tables- Commissioner Blank noted that the fixtures in the men's facilities were very unattractive, and did not believe that the citizens of Pleasanton deserved prison-grade fxturc s. Mr. Noland noted those had been recommended by City support staff. Commissioner Arkin also wanted porcelain fixtures. Commissioner Fox agreed with Cotrimissioncr Arkin's and Cotriniissioncr Blank's assessment and suggestion regarding upgrading the bathroom fixtures from stainless steel to porcelain. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding lighting, Mr_ Noland replied that there would be electric lighting and that there were also openings along the window wall. 7n response to an inquiry by C'omrnissioner Blanlc regarding the maintenance schedule, Mr. Noland coatirm cd that these restroonzs would be serviced daily. Ms. Decker added that PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 16, 2005 Yage 20 of 23