CCMIN090198 - Laserfiche WebLink

will please everyone. She agreed with Mr. Scharton that it would be a misuse of the Arroyo to create a parking lot next to it. She liked the design of the building as a stand alone. She suggested working with the property owner of the Cheese Factory building to have a joint parking lot. Ms. Dennis understood the Cheese Factory property owner did not want to get involved at the present time. Mayor Tarver said the access and traffic circulation in this area has been overlooked. He did not see how this project would work with the existing traffic. He reiterated that the Downtown Specific Plan update, a downtown square, and a downtown parking lot are on the high priority list and he would like it moved to the highest priorities list. He felt everything needed to be figured out how it is all going to work and he wanted to get everyone involved. He was not prepared to give any more direction until the above items are completed. Ms. Michelotti said she visited the site, met with the homeowners, and met with the developer. She is not in favor of siting the rear of the building to the residents. The idea of having residential on top would negate the element of not having traffic over the weekend. She had a concern with addressing the residential rezoning. The General Plan states the property is commercial and if the property were residential, it probably would be medium density. She thought that if a sliver of the property is designated residential and the rest commercial, with the building further away, might work and if the building is not massive. She thought the building was over sized and asked for it to be sized down. She also would like to look into the applicant's getting an easement from the Cheese Factory owner to use its exit. Mr. Pico said he has been involved in the area since 1986 and it came as a surprise to him that this area had changed from residential to commercial. He felt the neighbors had valid concerns. He understood about this project providing a transition from residential to commercial, but he felt the project was an intrusion. (He indicated on a map the already existing transition zone.) He said this building intrudes into a residential area and it is not appropriate. He reiterated that the intersection at Ray Street and Main Street is already at level of service F. He thought there were better uses for the property. He felt the building is' oversized. He would like the Downtown Specific Plan update completed before any more applications are approved. There are many issues to review. Ms. Ayala asked about the other uses. Mr. Pico read off the list created by staff. This application is the wrong application for this property at this point in time. He wants to see what the residents can live with. The issues are very significant with this property. The appeal should be denied. He encouraged the Pleasanton City Council 15 09/01/98 Minutes