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Additionally, PRC concluded that "... it mould be highly unlikely that The Honze Depot would close this unit. Despite the impact fi^onz Lowe's and from the Proposed Store, the projected annual sales are $32.8 million and, therefore, are still considered good by Home Depot's standards. Despite some awkwar^d ingress/egress associated with the Johnson Dr°ive Horrze Depot, it is str^ategically positioned to serve southern San Ramon, all of Dublin, and northern Pleasanton. Moreover, with the opening of the Dublin Lowe's, The Home Depot would not want to give up any more of its market share in this portion of the Tri-Valley. " • What were the gross sales revenues for the Johnson Dr. Home Depot store and for that shopping center in 2005 and 2006? PRC's report states that the estimated sales of the current Johnson Drive store are $48.3 million. The gross sales for the shopping center as a whole were approximately $62.5 million in 2005 and $61.2 million in 2006. • What is Home Depot's average transaction amount? Confirm if $60, as stated by Home Depot. Home Depot Annual Report (9 months in 2006) cites an average transaction of $42. Is $60 the average transaction at the Johnson Dr. store? Response by Home Depot.• "The Home Depot annual report quotes the average transaction for the entire nation. Sonze r^egions have higher transaction amounts, whereas some regions have lo~~er transaction amounts. Home Depot's experience in California and the Bay Area is that transaction amounts are much higher than the national average. " • How much do local small businesses give back to coininunity vs. a national chain? In Pleasanton, we strive to achieve a balance among the types of businesses that locate here, understanding there 's an appropriate context for both small to medium- sized businesses as well as national cl~ain stores. It takes all sizes and types of companies to provide the variety of goods and services desired by our conZnzunity. Our experience shows that smaller and locally-based companies often give back' through contr^ibutions and sponsorships towar^d local events, and donations of in-kind services. Larger stores, while also sponsors of local fundraising and community events, give back' in other ways such as contributing to larger^, often capital, pr^ojects. As well, employees that contribute volunteer hours to local organizations do so because they are connected to the community or the cause, regardless of the size company they wor^k for. • Review staff's original fiscal analysis and clarify/resolve discrepancies with statements made by applicant. Define City costs of shopping center operation, such as code enforcement, street repair due to trucks, and general shopping center operation. The difference between the City's fiscal analysis (net annual revenues to the City of $185, 000 - $260, 000) and the statement made by Home Depot that the Stanley 2