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4y ~s""~°y CITY of PLEASANTON ~ ~.~ - .~ `~~~~° Planning Commission ~lIMfO S MINUTES ~OF REGULAR MEETING. DGte : April 13, 1971 Time : s: oo PM PIG C8; Pleasanton Justice Court The pedestrian access to the mall will be Division Street and run adjacent to the applicant's property. After an agreement was reached regarding dedication of access rights for the future pedestrian mall, the architects spoke on the design of the structure. There were many questions regarding the existing trees and the possibility of saving them. Mr. Babcock indicated that his firm had made a thorough survey of the parcel. His findings are noted in a letter dated February 4, 1971, to the architect's office, regarding what trees he feels would be worthwhile saving. The applicant indicated they intend to replace all landscaping that is removed with 22 new trees, in 15-gal. size. All together, 9 trees would be remove by them, if the City approves. The Com- missioners felt that the applicant should provide a tree larger than the 15-gal, size. They also indicated a willingness to remove the two palm trees to a site within the City which would be of the City's choosing. This of course, would be at the expense of the developer. The applicant closed his remarks with the statement that they intend to develop a beautiful structure and would very much appreciate the reduction in the number of parking spaces, and is willing to cooperate with the City in every way possible. The Commissioners, as a whole, were in favor of this application, but felt that as many of the trees as possible should be saved, if they were worth saving. A resolution was then offered, amended, and carried approving this variance request, with certain conditions attached. - 2 -