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Minutes Planning Commission October 22, 1986 Chairman Lindsey stated that the Planning Commission received exhibits and information on these proposals very late. Commissioner Michelotti stated that it is her understanding that the Commission will be considering a proposal for Site 51 and changes in use for Site 52. Commissioner Wellman asked staff about the traffic impacts and whether or not the Owens Drive extension and Hacienda interchange were considered in the traffic calculations. Mr. Swift indicated the analysis done in connection with the modification of the overall development plans looks at both of these circulation changes. The site specific traffic study relates only to the development of Site 51A which is the auto dealership. Site 51B under the existing street network and data available would still operate at an acceptable level of service. Commissioner Wellman discussed with Mr. Swift traffic peak hours for the Post Office at the Black Avenue facility and that proposed. Commissioner Wellman asked if any Post Office representative had reviewed the proposed site plan. Mr. Swift stated that they have seen this particular application and reviewed the Post Office efforts for site selection throughout the year with no success. Staff feels that a site which could be used by residential development would be preferable. Concern is with traffic making turning movements onto Hopyard Road and Owens Drive, an intersection with is already congested at peak hour. The public hearing was opened. Joe Callahan, Callahan-Sweeney, O'Brien, made a presentation giving background of their efforts toward a Post Office in Pleasanton as far back as 1981. At that time Black Avenue was already having traffic problems at peak hour because of the poor site utilization. The area also has a High School close to it. It is his contention that it doesn't make sense to locate a substation anywhere near the Black Avenue Post Office location as they serve two separate and distinct functions. Further the Post Office has special unique requirements for their site. Mr. Callahan felt that in five-ten years the substation proposed would be totally inadequate. He disagreed with the traffic count speculation of TJKM and staff regarding the increase at Hopyard Road/Owens Drive traffic because of his proposal. He contended that east-west routes would be taken and Hopyard Road probably wouldn't be used to get to the Post Office. Mr. Callahan explained that at the current time AT&T uses a bobtail truck to move mail three times daily. The Associates have their own Zip Code. This doesn't increase trip generation significantly. Chairman Lindsey suggested that the proposed Post Office location would be inconvenient for homeowners. Mr. Callahan indicated that this is so and as it should be; Black Avenue should serve the community. Mr. Callahan took exception to the rigid landscaping requirements and design guidelines adhered to by staff and indicated he - 10 -