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had heazd their concerns and did an excellent job in working with them to limit any potential problems. He noted that they made good progress with Regency Centers with respect to landscaping, access, and the viewshed. He was confident that they could conduct their programs, services, and school in a dignified manner without interference. He noted that the traffic on Valley Avenue was a problem, but that it was a Stoneridge Drive-to-El Charro Road problem, not a Home Depot problem. Heidi Massie, 4183 Hale Court, representing Stop Pleasanton Gridlock, spoke in opposition to this project due to the increased traffic it would bring to an already congested azea along Valley Avenue. She was also concerned about the noise levels avenue and safety risks to schoolchildren and further deterioration of the quality of life along Valley Avenue. She read the traffic study and did not believe it modeled the impacts on the weekend traffic and noise levels. She was concerned about the possible closure of the Johnson Drive store, and understood that the lease had been extended for nine years. She noted that there was no guarantee that they would not sublet. She noted that the traffic mitigation had only been addressed for the Stanley Boulevard/Bemal Avenue intersection, but not the Valley Avenue/Santa Rita Road intersection. She appreciated the applicant's efforts in listening to her concerns and those of her neighbors as well as their expressed willingness to work with the City and effect and pay for some traffic mitigations. They admitted that they could not control all the traffic due to the distribution of traffic fee monies. She noted that the removal of a crosswalk had improved the safety problems for pedestrians slightly, and they looked forwazd to the activation of the radaz signs. She had been told in May that the trucks would defmitely not use Valley Avenue and would like some assurance that trucks would be removed from Valley Avenue. She did not believe this was the time for this project in this location. A discussion about the traffic distribution between the Johnson Drive Home Depot and the freeway ensued as well as the portion of trips that would come from Livermore and Sunol. Mr. Tassano stated that 30 percent of the customers would come down Valley Avenue. Gary Kumfert, 1422 Groth Circle, wished to discuss the interpretation of the traffic study and simulations. He noted that the traffic study should include not only the drivers' experience but also the pedestrians' and residents' experiences, as well as safety concerns. He appreciated the design elements but was unsure whether it would hide the fact that it was a big box. He was opposed to this project and was very concerned about pedestrian safety. Mohsen Sadri, 865 Claza Lane, spoke in support of this project and appreciated not having to drive across town to buy home improvement supplies. He believed this would be a positive addition to the community. Michael Aminian, 18 Wyoming Street, spoke hi support of this project and complimented staff on a good presentation and the improvement of this project since the last presentation. He did not believe this would be a negative impact on the neighborhood. Chris Beratlis, 10 Beratlis Place, spoke in support of this project and noted that he was impressed with the work staff did on this project. He noted that he had spoken to his tenants at 3597 Nevada Street, and none of them had any objection to this project. He believed it would be a positive PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 13, 2006 Page 10 of 26