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In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding whether an ordinance could be created to make Valley Avenue between Santa Rita Road and First Street closed to truck traffic, Mr. Tassano noted that the Municipal Code was not set up to define any given truck route. However, trucks were allowed on these streets if they were headed for a commercial destination. He noted that an enforcement effort was ongoing. Ms. Harryman believed the Commissioners were asking whether an ordinance could be adopted prohibiting trucks on certain streets. She noted that the Vehicle Code in State law provides that the State controlled the streets unless they gave the City the specific authority in certain areas. She added that she would research that issue further. She believed the City could decide where trucks would be allowed. As far as conditioning this specific project, it would be done as an ordinance rather than in the conditions of approval. Commissioner O'Connor believed the last meeting included specific discussion of the Home Depot trucks traveling from 1-580 to Isabel Avenue rather than through Stanley Boulevard; he did not see that mentioned in the conditions of approval. Ms. Harryman did not recall that specific discussion but noted that the City has encouraged particular routes in past projects. Commissioner O'Connor believed the Commission addressed Home Depot trucks in particular. Ms. Decker noted that it would be very difficult to enforce such a condition in that manner unless there was signage stating that trucks delivering Home Depot goods be identified. She noted that could take excessive police resources. She noted that it may be more practical to encourage certain routes and for Home Depot to work with City staff to determine the best routes for its operational plan. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding why Condition No. 5.h. stated that the 60 KV lines would not undergrounded, Mr. lost explained that the City ordinance exempts anything over 43 KV from being required to be constructed underground. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding whether the Commission could require the undergrounding as part of the conditional use permit, Ms. Decker replied that could happen; however, staff has known of other projects where PG&E has indicated that it did not prefer 60 KV lines to be underground. Staff would prefer some flexibility for this potential condition so staff could work with PG&E to determine whether that would be possible. With respect to the preferred routing regarding the Isabel Avenue/Stanley Boulevard truck route, Commissioner Blank inquired whether a condition could be crafted for Home Depot-controlled trucks to be required to follow a certain route and a penalty imposed if that route is not followed. Ms. Harryman noted that could be possible, In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Pearce regarding the 100- foot green belt to act as a visual and sound buffer between Home Depot and the synagogue, Mr. Pavan replied that at the EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 13,2006 Page 3 of 16