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Commissioner Maas expressed support for project, and if necessary with the condition of mandatory participation in a TSM program, but she stated will not delay approval of application contingent to having a TSM program. She continued by stating that the cost of the signal on Owens and Andrews Drives should not be paid solely by ValleyCaze Health System, and other adjoining property owners should shaze in cost for the signal. Discussion ensued relating to Interstate 580 in Dublin and with having a letter drafted to the City of Dublin relating to fees generated for improvements and the custom and practice for requiring financing of traffic light installation. Commissioner Dove initiated discussion relating to the location of visitor pazking at Va1leyCaze Health System and suggested moving employees to outer parking areas. Commissioner Dove addressed traffic concerns and stated that major arteries were created to eliminate traffic on residential and smaller streets. Further, that when traffic levels reach Level "D" that is when mitigation measures should be taken. Further, in his opinion, only a small percentage of Va1leyCaze employees will be subject to carpooling. Commissioner Dove concluded by stating that due to the estimated construction being completed in six months to a yeaz's time, he suggested implementing asix-month timeline for the hospital and TSM coordinator to develop a mutually agreed upon TSM plan for submittal to the Planning Commission. Chairperson Kumazan spoke in support of the project and stated it is an excellent addition to the community. He continued by concurring with other commissioners' concern relating to traffic, and he stated Pleasanton should set an example to other communities in azeas relating to traffic. He expressed concern with the 25-29 intersections future maximum levels and that the Planning Commission should - examine every future project's impact on traffic, and ways in which to control traffic. Chairperson Kumazan stated that theapplication should be approved, with applicant providing documentation in 90 days relating to the TSM program, with the applicant and TSM coordinator developing a TSM plan. Further, he concurred with staff s recommendation that traffic light is not needed at this time between Andrews and Owens Drive; however; he suggested including a condition in the application that if the traffic light is needed for traffic mitigation in the future, the applicant be responsible for the cost of the light. Commissioner Dove made a motion that a resolution be adopted approving Case No. Z- 98-104 subject to draft conditions as contained in Exhibit B, with the addition of a condition that applicant be required to provide amutually-agreed upon TSM plan for review by the Planning Commission within six months of today's date prior to opening of new facility. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. Discussion ensued relating to clarification of the motion and including traffic light condition in motion. Commissioner Dove expressed disapproval with including a traffic light condition in application, due to the implication it will be installed in due course. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 August 26, 1998