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Minutes Planning Commissio September 25, 1985 Wellman indicated there would be a formalized report presented to the Commission at a later time. PUD-85-10, Hopyard Partners Application of Hopyard Partners for Planned Unit Development-Central Commercial rezoning and development plan approval to construct a 7,350 sq. ft. daycare facility, on 8,000 sq. ft. commercial office building and additional parking area (over the Pleasanton Canal) north and east of an existing shopping center located at the northeast corner of Valley Avenue and Hopyard Road (Hopyard Village). Zoning for the properties are CC (Central Commercial) and nPn (Public and Institutional) Districts. Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of this application. He asked that Conditions No. 11 and 12 be modified adding "except for 2,000 net office floor area for the second floor;" and that 15,280 sq. ft. be changed to 17,280 sq. ft. Commissioner Innes asked if staff feels comfortable with the circulation of the shopping center as in his opinion under the best of circumstances the circulation in the center is poor. He addressed the entrance going southbound to the Corner House and asked whether or not the traffic committee has reviewed this from a circulation aspect. Mr. Okamura stated they have reviewed it and are now making a minor recommendation on the west entrance of the proposed parking structure. The entrance will be moved easterly. The present entrance is very close to Hopyard Road. Mr. Swift indicated that staff, the applicant and neighbors reviewed various parking alternatives. Commissioner Innes asked how much of the parking on the eastern end of the center will be used by the future building. Mr. Swift explained that the parking will be used for the 7,000 sq. ft. office and La Petite Academy. Commissioner Innes had concern with the parking area being locked off at 7:OOpm. Staff recommended 7:OOpm closure because it was felt that the office wouldn't be open after this time and many retail stores won't be open after 7:OOpm either. Commissioner Innes did not feel this is the case in that retail stores are open to 9:OOpm or 10:00pm. He indicated that if a business similar to a radio shack located in the new area 700 of the traffic would be generated between 5:OOpm and 9:OOpm and Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Swift stated there is no known tenant for the proposed building. Vice Chairman Lindsey asked if all of the tenants in the shopping center were notified of this application. Mr. Swift indicated that the City did not notify them. Commissioner Michelotti concurred with Commissioner Innes that the operation of locking the gate to the parking area on the east side will be difficult and a tough issue to address. The public hearing was opened. - 2 -