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Odor control devices are required on all future restaurants as a means of controlling cooking odors. This requirement is reflected in the conditions of approval under list of permitted uses for this developrnent. At its work session, the Planning Commission requested staff to condition the "pad" building to preclude any fast food restaurants at that location. Staff looked into this carefully and believes that this prohibition cannot be applied to this application without violating fair trade laws. Staff also considered a condition that would allow only coffee-type establishments without identify- ing actual business names. However, staff found that such a condition could not be drafted in a manner that would implement the Commission's direction without specifically identifying a business. Staff believes that the concern is not necessarily the drive-through function or the fast food restaurant, rather, it is a concern of the potential use of garish corporate colors that will modify the tasteful design of this retail gateway project. Therefore, addressing the Planning Commission's concern/direction would be to limit the sign program for the satellite stores build- ings such that fast-food signage, changes in colors, etc. would not be allowed. Conditions of approval have been provided addressing these issues. Hazardous Materials The Home Depot will include the storage and sale of paints, solvents, cleaners, etc., which may include hazardous substances, propane tanks, and silver soldering/welding supplies. These sub- stances are transported to Home Depot in pre-filled containers and are then stored and sold to the general public. This will require a hazardous materials use and storage permit issued by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and would not pose a risk to any existing or proposed schools proximate to this project. This requirement is reflected in the conditions of approval. Operations Home Depot · Ernployment: The Home Depot would employ approximately 200 to 250 employees. There are three employee shifts per day with between 75 to 80 employees working each shift. The Home Depot would be open for customers from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. reflecting the operating hours of other Home Depot stores in the Tri-Valley Area. From 10:00 p.rn. to 6:00 a.m., the store's personnel would be stocking, restocking, and cleaning the store and grounds. · Outdoor Sales: Merchandise including, but not limited to, garden supplies, decorator items, patio furni- ture, plants and seasonal items, and similar special sale rnerchandise would be displayed on the sidewalks in front of the store as part of the project. The following figure illus- trates the applicant's proposal. PCUP-165IP DR-529/l'MOD-81-25-7M l'age 31 of48 December 13, 2006