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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 10/26/83 Page 6 Commissioner Lindsey announced that he would step down from the next item and Commissioner Arrigoni would replace him because of a conflict of interest. UP-83-40, Bank of Pleasanton & Peters Street Associates Application o the Bank of Pleasanton an Peters Street Associates for approval of a conditional use permit to operate an approximately 6,000 sq. ft. bank facility at 555 Peters Avenue. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) District. A negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Mr. Harris presented the staff report recommending approval of this application. He indicated that because a bank is a high generator of traffic, staff has concerns with parking for the balance of the building. He indicated that Mr. Mike Harris is currently trying to get a lease with American Cleaners for more parking. Commissioner Getty asked if commercial banks have different parking requirements that non-commercial banks. Mr. Harris stated that the code does not differentiate between the two. Commissioner Getty asked why a condition is not suggested for a parking assessment district in the staff report. She stated that 20 years from now there could be parking garages and the lease may not be necessary. She felt this is an ideal place for an assessment district. Mr. Harris indicated that if the top floor was already leased and a proposal for a bank came in for the lower floor, the application couldn't even be accepted for a bank because of insufficient parking. He said a variance would have to be granted first. He indicated the City should do whatever it can to reduce potential parking problems on this property. The public hearing was opened. Alan VanVeldhuizen, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Bank of Pleasanton (in organization) spoke in support of their application. They concur with the staff report. Commissioner Doherty asked if Mr. Harris, the landlord, was present because approval of the bank could preclude him from leasing a portion of the building upstairs. He hoped the bank is successful but wanted to go on record that because of a lack of parking and if the potential lease is not consummated he may be unable to lease a portion of the building upstairs. He wanted Mr. Mike Harris to be totally aware of this. Mr. VanVeldhuizen indicated that Mr. Harris is aware of this. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Jamieson supported Commissioner Doherty's statements and wanted to make it crystal clear they don't want this issue to haunt Mike Harris in the future. -6-