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Mr. Iserson stated that surrounding property owners have been notified of the application, and no comments have been received. Further, that staff is in support of the pazking lot and the bank expansion -- subject to the conditions of the staff report and the July 7, 1998 memorandum. Discussion ensued among commissioners and staff relating to specifics of the lighting requirements, if applicant will be refunded the in-lieu pazking fees if Municipal codes aze amended, the criteria used for hiring tree consultants, that no drive through ATM facilities aze being provided in this project, and the actions taken by the City Council in regazd to the in-lieu pazking fees. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas relating to providing a recommendation to the City Council for amending the Municipal Code for bank parking, Mr. Iserson responded that a sepazate motion or resolution could be adopted. Commissioner Maas noted that she visited one of the residents living adjacent to the property, and that the resident were awaze of the project and expressed support for this project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Peter Shutts, 4133 Mohr Avenue, architect for the Mt. Diablo Bank project, stated that the Bank is in total compliance and support of all the conditions of approval. Further, that the project will allow the Bank to supply adequate pazking for tenants, employees and customers. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts relating to consideration of a smaller addition, Mr. Shutts provided for the Commission the changes that were accomplished in the building's structure and stated that a smaller addition was not considered due to the goal of maximizing the development. In addition, he stated that should adjacent property become available at a reasonable price, there is a possibility of purchasing that property and continuing the pazking lot. John Hounslow, 156 Diablo Road, Danville, Chairman of the Board of Mt. Diablo National Bank, stated the Bank's continued goal is cooperation on this project. Further, he provided an update of the Bank's potential purchase and development of adjacent property and the heritage trees that will be retained on the property. Jerry Wagner, 4043 Nevis Street, owner of the Pleasanton Mobile Home Pazk, stated his opposition to the proposed pazking lot due to the impacts of excessive traffic on senior citizen residents safety. Further, he requested that the Commission deny the application for the pazking lot and addition. Discussion ensues between the commissioners and Mr. Wagner relating to specific traffic issues on Stanley Boulevard, whether Mr. Wagner objected to other traffic generating businesses on Stanley Boulevazd, the amount of noise generated from businesses on Stanley Boulevazd, and whether residents of the Senior Mobile Home Park were noticed. Chris Schlies, 699 Peters Avenue, representing the Pleasanton Mobile Home Park, expressed concern with the Negative Declazation prepazed for the project, and requested that the Commission consider doing a focused Environmental Impact Report on the traffic issues affecting the area. Further, he provided a memorandum to the Commission relating to Item No. 6F for the Commission's review. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 July 8, 1998