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Access to the site is provided from Stanley Boulevard and Bernal Avenue. No access is provided from Nevada Court. Figures 2 through 6 in the attached December 6, 2006 Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 7) are photographs of the subject property and surrounding uses. ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE The Economic Vitality Committee reviewed the proposal at its meeting of January 18, 2007. A draft copy of the meeting minutes is attached (Attachment 11). The Committee's discussion focused on the need for a second Home Depot store in Pleasanton, impacts to existing businesses, the choice of a Longs Drugs in lieu of a grocery store, and the development's potential sales tax revenue. The Economic Vitality Committee believed that the site was the "perfect location" for this type of development. It then voted 7-0-2 (Chris Grant and Judy Wheeler abstained) to endorse the proposal to the City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSIONS AND PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at two work sessions held on January 11, 2006 and on May 24, 2006. Minutes of these meeting are attached (Attachments 9 and 10). Pete Knoedler, representing Regency Centers, and Greg George and Patrick McCoy, representing Home Depot, were present to answer questions at the work sessions. Summaries of the meetings follow. January 11th Work Session Meeting Those in support of the proposal stated that the development would reduce cross-town traffic and would generate sales tax revenue for the City. Concerns expressed at the meeting included traffic congestion on Stanley Boulevard and Bernal Avenue; project size; and that the proposal should feature a "Pleasanton" design style. The Planning Commission directed the applicants to improve the architecture to blend with Pleasanton's character; expressed concern on Saturday morning deliveries, which may interfere with the synagogue; expressed concern regarding noise and traffic; and directed the applicant to come back to another work session. May 24th Work Session Meeting The applicant presented a revised project, which replaced the previously proposed gas station with the Longs Drugs pharmacy and significantly revised the proposed building designs to reflect the Commission's direction. Those in support of the proposal stated that the center would be a convenience for the residents in southeastern Pleasanton and would reduce cross-town traffic to the other Home Depot or Longs Drugs; that from an economic viewpoint, the highest and best uses should be sought for this land; and that other uses such as a grocery store would generate greater traffic. Concerns expressed at the meeting include traffic; this is not the right location for a Home Depot; traffic noise; and pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Page 5 of 22