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In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regazding whether the building would be required to have fire sprinklers, Mr. Rasmussen confirmed that sprinklers would be required because it is over 8,000 square feet. The buildings in the back would be sprinklered as well, and that they would be classified as one building. He described the major renovations that would be performed. Michael O'Callahan, Pleasanton Downtown Association Design Review Committee, 125 W. Neal Street, spoke in support of this item. He noted that the applicant had worked diligently on this project, and the PDA would like to see the project move forwazd. He requested some flexibility in the inspection process due to the older materials used in the historic building. He noted that the materials could be replicated if not reused and complimented the azchitecture, which he believed would be compatible with the Downtown district. Peter MacDonald, 400 Main Street, Suite 210, noted that he was speaking as a private citizen and supported staff's recommendation in its entirety. He believed the project would be an asset to Pleasanton's Downtown and noted that yeazs of study and compromise had been invested in this project. He believed the building had been out of commission and at risk for too long. Christine Salidivaz, Executive Director, Pleasanton Downtown Association, 830 Main Street, spoke in support of this item. She noted that she had been saddened by seeing the Kolln building sitting in disrepair for two years, which was a detriment to the Downtown area. She noted that the applicant had worked closely with City staff to meet the azchitecture and historical needs, as well as with the PDA and its committees. She noted that the PDA strongly supported this application. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regazding whether the building contained any asbestos, Mr. Rasmussen confirmed that it did not. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regazding whether the original awning could be put back on the building, Mr. Rasmussen replied that the original awning was a retractable canvas awning, which was removed in the 1950's and then saved. The applicant proposed that the metal awning be replaced with the retractable canvas awning. Commissioner Blank moved to find that the proposed project would not have a significant impact on the environment with a finding of "de minimus" impact on the site's wildlife, to make the variance findings as listed in the staff report, and to approved the Negative Declaration for the project, and approve Cases PDR-458/PV-152, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B of the staff report, as recommended by staff. Chairperson Arkin seconded the motion.