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and feels that it could create some circulation and parking problems. He commented that the size of the stalls and the back-up dimension do not meet City standazds. Staff feels that the configuration could be adjusted in order to make the spaces and aisles conform to City standards. He stated that staff will continue working with ACE staff until this issue is resolved. Also, at this time, there will be no pazking fees, and staff has included this as a condition. Mr. Iserson stated that since this is a temporary parking lot, the design does not include any landscaping. He stated that while staff understands this is a temporary parking lot, they feel that if the issue is not addressed now, it could prevent any landscaping in the future. Therefore, staff recommends that some trees be planted, but not less than the normal standards. In addition, Mr. Iserson reported that since the ACE project is a "demonstration" project, a study should be done to determine a permanent location. Although ACE feels that this is probably the best location, based on an initial study they have performed, staff thinks that further alternatives should be explored. Mr. Iserson further reported that two noise analyses were done, and they concluded that the increase in noise levels due to the station would not be noticeable. He also commented that even if there were no station in Pleasanton, trains would travel through anyway. However, he acknowledged that if this became a permanent station, traffic from cars and trains could increase and that would require a further review of the noise. The proposed lighting was described, and Mr. Iserson noted that the proposed height of 32 feet is ten feet taller than the normal light standards. Staff has, therefore, included a condition that the lights conform to normal standards and that the applicant submit a final lighting plan to the City for review and approval. In addition, Mr. Iserson stated that since the site is within the City limits, the City's police and fire departments would respond to emergency situations at the site. He also reported that for security reasons staff has included a condition requiring the security fence to extend the entire length of the parking lot from West Angela Street to the Bernal Avenue right-of--way. In summary, staff feels that the site is adequately designed for an interim station and recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B". Commissioner Kumazan commented that he feels eastbound traffic on Bernal Avenue making a left turn on Pleasanton Avenue creates an unsafe condition, and he asked what, if anything, will be done to mitigate the situation. Mr. Higdon stated that staff has recommended monitoring all traffic situations initially and, in this instance, could recommend a traffic signal if a problem was identified. He feels that making that decision prior to any traffic review would be premature. Commissioner Kumaran also asked why so many pazking spaces aze being created, and Mr. Iserson answered that some would be used for fairgrounds activities and may also be needed if Planning Commission Page 12 March 11, 1998