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January 28, 1986 Planning Commission Minutes Harold Radky, 3231 Vineyard Avenue, urged approval of the proposal. Mr. Radky said it will give the seniors somewhere else to shop other than Vintage Hills shopping center. Robert Cox, 692 Celia St. Livermore, urged denial of the proposed project. He plans to open an antique store in Downtown Pleasanton. The public hearing was closed. Rebuttal: Brad Hirst, said they support the downtown revitalization program. Mr. Hirst said he agrees with the previous speakers as well as the proponents of the project. The uses for the proposed shopping center would not be in conflict with the downtown revitalization program because the uses are not the same. Downtown is pedestrian oriented and their proposal is automobile oriented. Peppertree Plaza, Livermore, is entirely different than the shopping center proposed. Mr. Hirst asked what would happen if the Vintage Hills Shopping center is not successful and the proposed Santa Anita project is not built. The residents will have to travel further than they now do. Mr. Hirst suggested that the success of Flair Market is not predicated on the approval or denial of the proposed center. Regarding the laundromat, Mr. Hirst felt that it belongs in a neighborhood center. They are proposing a market and drug store shopping center as major tenants. Mr. Hirst then listed successful cities where new shopping centers have not hurt downtown areas. Brian Hoyt felt that until the loop is completed, he doubts the wisdom of putting in a new shopping center. The General Plan doesn't show a shopping center at this location. Madden's property is already zoned for shopping. Commissioner Innes said he has met twice with the developers and merchants and while they are of great integrity,he felt the first cohesive effort has been made for revitalization of the downtown area and the City should support it. The vacancy rate downtown is now as low as it has ever been. Commissioner Berger, being a 20 year resident of Pleasanton living on the outskirts of town, was in favor of this project. Commissioner Michelotti complimented the developer in his efforts to work with the City on this project. Commissioner Michelotti said she is not sure but what a shopping center like this would be good in long range planning, but felt approval at this time would be premature. Commissioner Michelotti said she is very much aware of the efforts being made by the Chamber and the Downtown Association regarding revitalization of downtown. At the current time CS zoning and uses is badly needed. - 8 -