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Councilmember McGovern voiced concerns with truck deliveries right next to the park and noise, as well as the garbage odors to the park and asked the developer to return with information on how this would be handled. Mayor Hosterman thanked Mr. Allen and Grant and said the project was more appealing to her since seeing the presentation. She said she likes architectural design that is timeless, elegant and says Pleasanton. She felt there were spots in town that pull it together architecturally, had some ideas on designs, wanted to see more of a Biltmore-ish feel, she said the Council would be looking at a shopping center proposal at another location in town, and while she loves the architecture, she suggested they work with staff to further refine it. She said if it really looked like the actual plans, it would be nice, but she was worried it could look more like some of the strip malls seen along freeways. She also felt it was difficult to visualize signage and Mr. Grant said they like variety in signage and agreed it would add to the architecture. Mayor Hosterman said she felt that with more uniformity, the better the entire center would look; however, she acknowledged Mr. Grant's idea of mixing design and lighting in signage. Mr. Grant felt worst was internally illuminated signage. He hoped the buildings look even better than what is presented on the plans, noted this was a work session and felt signage would be refined. Mayor Hosterman said she was impressed with the green building measures, hoped there was an opportunity to make the surface area more permeable and something lighter than black pavement in color to minimize heat. Mr. Grant noted they are proposing permeable pavers and Mayor Hosterman asked that Hendrick Automotive also look at the use of permeable pavers. Commissioner O'Connor asked if they have identified any of the anchor tenants yet, and Mr. Allen said the owners are dealing with several possible tenants for the market, drug store, restaurant, and for the bank; however, he could not disclose who they were given current negotiations. Mayor Hosterman opened the item for public comment. Dan Faustina representing Pleasanton First, said Pleasanton First and Friends of Pleasanton have been working for some time. The two groups formed over issues and differences in the development of Staples Ranch, they have come to agreement with certain key issues of the development and are hopeful that they can avoid having to go to the ballot. Richard Pugh, representing Friends of Pleasanton, read a joint statement stating the development represents an opportunity for the City. He described the proposal, said the Planning Commission and Council will need to carefully consider the land use proposals in the context of the City's MOU with the County of Alameda while also balancing the needs and interests of the community. They support the timely review of the applications in an open and transparent manner, encourage the public's participation and emphasized their support for incorporating Staples Ranch into the City. The land use plan allows the City to relocate the existing auto mall to the Staples Ranch property, he described Hendricks Automotive and the partnership with Mercedes Benz and said both organizations collectively support this endeavor, as it will retain valuable sales tax revenues and jobs in Pleasanton. The proposed senior housing provides a mix of units, felt considerable thought, work with neighbors, setback requirements and architectural features have been put into the site and they are generally supportive of the use and look forward to the on-going review, given the community's input City CounciVPlanning Commission 12 November 8, 2007 Joint Workshop