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Mr. William Hirst, 147 Bernal Avenue, Attorney representing the applicant, presented a diagram showing traffic aspects of the application and its proximity to 1-580, and stated this land had been designated C-F zoning for a long time. Mr. Hirst also presented a rendering of the proposed restaurant showing design of the structure, signing, site plan and landscaping plan. He stated the Planning Commission had required the applicant to furnish a detailed traffic report pre- pared by a traffic engineer and that this location had been rated A (good traffic flow situation). He added the traffic engineer made recommendations which were included in the Planning Commission conditions. Mr. Hirst offered the following comments for consideration regarding this application: (1) it is possible to pro- vide an Eastbound access onto 1-580 off of Pimlico Drive; (2) it is possible to have a left turn lane from Santa Rita Road onto Pimlico Drive; (3) McDonald's generates a substantial amount of sales tax revenue; (4) McDonald's would employ a substantial number of young people at the site; (5) the site would better serve the residents of Pleasanton; (6) McDonald's sites are well policed and kept litter free; (7) McDonald's closes between 10:00-11:00 P.M., at night. Mr. Hirst stated that M~Donald's had requested a Variance to increase the height of the free- standing sign but had since withdrawn that application and they are satisfied with the 20 ft. high sign as approved by the Design Review Board. He stated that the Design Review Board had denied the~.r application for a monument sign and Mr. Hirst requested that Council consider allowing this sign because it makes good planning to have it. Mr. Hirst stated that with reference to the contribution of $9,600 toward the construction of a traffic signal when it becomes necessary, the applicant felt this amount is a high contribution and requested this be reconsidered. Mr. Hirst stated that McDonald's had tried to acco~nodate the City at every possible point and requested approval of the application. Mr. Harris stated the Design Review Board initially denied the free-standing sign based on the design of the sign. Mr. Harris stated he would like to see another design of the sign as he felt the present proposed sign was too large for the pole and out of proportion. He added he felt McDonald's need a freeway sign for identification. Mr. Hirst advised the free-standing sign is well within the ordinance require- ments. He added that it is important to project the corporate image and to deprive them of the use of a free-standing sign effectively emasculates them. Mr. Hirst stated the sign being requested is smaller than the one proposed for the 30 ft. pole. Mr. Nick Del Boccio, 3717 Bairn Court, spoke in opposition to this!application because he felt there should not be a commercial development at this location like there is at Hopyard Road, and that any development should benefit the homeowners in the area rather than transients. Mr. Hirst stated the City has the tools available to control commercial develop- ment at this location to insure that it does not become the same as the Hopyard Road entrance area. There being no further testimony, Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Mercer stated that bike trails could create a difficult problem in this area. He suggested that the four separate property owners from Pimlico to West Las Positas be responsible for improving the bike system on their property with Mc- Donald's being required to develop that portion that the City owns. Councilmember Mercer also suggested that until the property develops, directional signs be placed at the intersection of West Las Positas and Santa Rita Road directing children to Fairlands. 10. 11/13/79