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Upon inquiry from Chairman Butler, Secretary Harris emphasized that staff does not object to the diesel pumps to serve automobiles, but merely the possibility of increased truck traffic. Therefore, staff is recommending that the diesel pump be placed under a canopy low enough to prevent trucks from using it. The Public Hearing was opened on the negative declaration, design review and conditional use permit. Secretary Harris stated that he is recommending a mitigated negative de- claration. Next, Lee Amaral, attorney at 62 Neal Street, spoke for the application. He introduced: John Wickland, 2150 Stone Boulevard, West Sacramento, who spoke to the diesel truck services. Mr. Wickland stated that his company is not inter- ested in turning the area into a truck stop, but hoped only to capture the truck traffic which stops there regularly. He indicated that in surveying the market, they did not anticipate more than two trucks per hour. He provided the Commissioners with an explanation of what a self-serve diesel fuel operation consists of. Considerable discussion took place between the applicants and the Commission and staff regarding turning radius for trucks and the circulation pattern within the station, as well as exits from Johnson Industrial Drive, going to the "bulb" at the end, and circling around back to the traffic light to exit the area. Mr. Wickland indicated that the station will carry proper notification signs to keep the truck traffic flowing correctly. Commissioner Doherty asked whether any traffic surveys had been conducted regarding diesel fueled automobiles and projections as to the number of autos, such as VW Rabbits and Mercedes Benz which require diesel fuel. Mr. Wickland replied that they have no figures for Pleasanton itself. But he estimated double digit figures in the next couple of years. Chairman Butler asked Mr. Wickland if he would still be willing to build the station if the diesel pump were restricted to passenger vehicles only, and Mr. Wickland indicated that he would be willing to go ahead, but would prefer to have the service for trucks. Upon query from CommissionerJamieson, Mr. Wickland stated that they have stations in Redding and Sacramento with the same general configuration as this site, but not quite as narrow. Mr. Wickland indicated a preference for a 24-hour station, also. Commissioner Jamieson expressed his concerns regarding the access points for the site. Next, Jack Bras, architect, directed his comments toward a controlled traffic situation and how the revised plans will allow for better maneuverability. -2-