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~.-. Dave Johnson, Johnson Lyman Architects, stated that in response to the Commission's comments at the last workshop, the new design has ascaled-down architecture that is pedestrian-friendly with a hometown feel to it. He described the design, noting the sloping roof elements, the trellis features, the decorative windows to break down the fagade, and the plaza which is flanked by gable elements, and with a copula on the gable similaz to that at Kolln Hazdwaze, a landmazk element of the history of Pleasanton. He indicated the importance of integrating Home Depot with the other stores in the center, and to break down the azchitecture and create a pedestrian experience, a diversity of materials was utilized, including a combination of hazdboazd siding, stone materials, trellises, and composition roofing, decorative fabric awnings, paths, and lights on the wall. He further pointed out that the landscaping is consistent with the existing landscaping at the synagogue and the fire station. Mr. Johnson then indicated that he would be happy to answer questions. Commissioner Blank stated that the renditions show the corner of Stanley Boulevazd and Bernal Avenue with people walking leisurely on a wide sidewalk, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. He noted that neither Stanley Boulevard nor Bernal Avenue aze streets along which people would be walking and inquired if the sidewalk would be wide enough to entice people to stroll on them. Mr. Johnson replied that the sidewalks would be of standard width. Chairperson Arkin congratulated Mr. Johnson on a great job. ~` Frank Coda, azchitect for Home Depot, indicated that he has built Home Depot stores around the country for the past 20 yeazs. With respect to having two stores in Pleasanton, Mr. Coda stated that the current store on Johnson Drive was built in the early 1990's with a capability of handling $45 million in annual sales. He noted that it is a very busy store today with $60 million in sales annually, and the reason for a new store is to relieve the pressure on this store. He added that there is no plan for the Johnson Drive store to close down; in fact, they had just renewed along-term lease for the store. He indicated that the new store is planned to have an annual sales of $40 million, which would come from the existing Pleasanton store as well as other stores located in Livermore and other neighboring areas. He pointed out that the new store fits well with their marketing strategy of bringing sales down to a level where the store associates can service the customers well. With respect to other stores that aze located away from the freeway, Mr. Coda stated that there is an existing store in Milpitas by the Great Mall, one has just been built in Brentwood, and there aze a couple of stores azound San Jose and in Santa Clara. Mr. Coda stated that the building design is not like their standard store but is a custom design that expresses their collaborative effort and intent to incorporate the Home Depot store with the other stores as one shopping center. He added that this is not the final design and that they aze still working on details such as the color and the materials. He indicated that they aze still refining the elevation on the gazden center, whether it should ~- be a freestanding structure or part of the fagade. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 24, 2006 Page 23 of 34