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Davc Johnson, Johnson Lyman Architects, stated that in response to the Commission's comments at the last workshop, the new design has a scaled-down architeeture that is pedestrian-ti'iendly with a hometown feel to it. He deseribed the design, noting the sloping roof elements, the trellis features, the decorative windows to break down thc fa9ade, and the plaza which is flanked by gable clements, and with a copula on the gable similar to that at Kolin Hardware, a landmark element of thc history of Pleasanton. I-Ie indicated the importance of integrating Home Depot with the other stores in the center, and to break down the architecture and create a pedestrian cxperience, a diversity of materials was utilized, including a combination of hardboard siding, stone materials, trellises, and composition roofing, decorative fabrie awnings, paths, and lights on the wall. He further pointed out that the landscaping is consistent with the existing landseaping at the synagogue and thc fire station. Mr. Johnson then indicated that he would be happy to answer questions. Commissioner Blank stated that the renditions show the corner of Stanley Boulevard and Bernal A venue with pcople walking leisurely on a wide sidewalk, creating a pcdestrian-friendly environment. He noted that neither Stanley Boulevard nor Bernal A vcnue are strcets along which people would be walking and inquired if the sidewalk would be wide enough to enticc people to stroll on them. Mr. Johnson replied that thc sidewalks would be of standard width. Chairperson Arkin congratulated Mr. Johnson on a great job. frank Coda, architect for Home Depot, indicatcd that he has built I-Iome Depot stores around the eountry for the past 20 years. With respect to having two stores in Pleasanton, Mr. Coda stated that the current store on Johnson Drive was built in the early 1990's with a capability of handling $45 million in annual sales. He noted that it is a vcry busy store today with $60 million in sales annually, and the reason for a new store is to relieve the pressure on this store. He added that there is no plan for the Johnson Drive store to close down; in fact, they had just renewcd a long-term lease for the store. He indicated that the new store is planned to have an annual sales of $40 million, which would come ti'om the existing Pleasanton store as well as other stores located in Livermore and other neighboring arcas. He pointed out that the new store tits well with their marketing strategy of bringing sales down to a level where the storc associates ean service the customers well. With respect to other stores that are located away ti'om the freeway, Mr. Coda stated that there is an existing store in Milpitas by the Great Mall, one has just been built in Brentwood, and there are a couple of stores around San Jose and in Santa Clara. Mr. Coda stated that the building design is not like their standard store but is a custom design that expresses their collaborative effort and intent to incorporate the Home Depot store with the other stores as one shopping eenter. He added that this is not the tinal design and that they are still working on details such as the color and the materials. He indicated that they are still refining the elevation on the garden center, whether it should be a fi"eestanding structure or part of the t~19ade. With regard to delivery, Mr. Coda indicated that Home Depot has its own trucks and distribution eenters and can work with the adjacent neighbors to schedule deliveries outside the neighbors' sensitive times and using designated truck routes. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, May 24, 2006 Page 4 of 11