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In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regarding the availability of final working drawings for this project, Mr. Noland replied that they would be available by September 2006. He added that the project was currently at the schematic design level, and their contract with the City stated that the design development and construction document phases would be combined to streamline the process. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts regarding the materials on top ofthe theater, Mr. Noland replied that the actual materials for the theater would be concrete block for acoustical and structural reasons. He added that a skim coat of plaster would be added over the concrete. The lines shown on the plan would either be reveals or metal extrusions. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regarding whether the bathrooms could be opened for large Downtown events without opening up the entire theater, Mr. Jorgensen replied that they were aware of the demand for restrooms during public events. Staffing of the building is planned in anticipation oflarge public Downtown events to provide supervision ofthe building during that time. Depending upon the gallery hours, the hours of operation of the theater may be extended beyond the normal operating hours of the theater. He noted that effort would be made to have staff members present, particularly because ofthe number of children's events that would be planned. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regarding whether any family restrooms would be planned, Mr. Noland replied that the women's and men's restrooms would be located on the ground floor. He added that two family restrooms would be located on the upper floor. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Pearce regarding whether the restrooms would include changing tables, Mr. Noland replied that they would have fold-down changing tables and be provided with a handtowel dispenser in close proximity. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regarding whether this building was required to be LEED certified, Ms. Decker confirmed that the green building ordinance did require any building of 20,000 square feet or a civic building to be certified and that it was anticipated that this building will meet the green building requirements. She noted that it was not shown in the conditions because it was already part of the Code and a requirement for construction. In addition, staff will be working with the architect to ensure compliance. Chairperson Arkin noted that this project did not have many conditions of approval. Ms. Decker advised that typically, civic structures and City projects would be presented with fewer conditions and that the City does not typically impose conditions because the requirements are set forth in existing building codes and local ordinances. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regarding whether the residents of First Street had attended the meetings or voiced concerns about noise and hours, Mr. Jorgensen replied that they did not specifically invite the neighbors to attend the Task Force meetings. He noted that the mission of the Task Force was to provide cross-sectional community representation. He added that, as an example, a representative from Max's Health Center was invited to be on the Task Force so that the neighbors' concerns could be addressed. The Pleasanton Cultural EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, February 8, 2006 Page 2 of8