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Comerica vacate the building or uninstall the ATM. He indicated that they were very careful that the project comply with the Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines for rehabilitation and that they spent a great deal of effort for a non-standard interior in order to ensure it closely matched the original building design. He acknowledged how important the building is to Pleasanton and wanted to make the situation awin-win for the community. He noted that the plan was designed based on the given location of the ATM and business drop along Division Street. Eric Cahn, Comerica, introduced the company and discussed its many locations throughout the United States. He discussed its contributions and partnerships, its dedication to supporting local organizations and groups, and its volunteer events. He also talked about its Standard and Poor's rating and the recent bank mergers and subprime lending issues currently in the news. He stated that he hoped efforts that Mr. Cornett has put into the building are known and appreciated and noted that Comerica willingly cooperated and compromised on the issues because it recognizes the needs and wishes of its landlord as well as those of the City and its residents. He stated that he felt there should be no reason to object to an ATM and that they look forward to a long and prosperous future with the community. Norman Cornett, Property Owner, stated that he is excited to have Comerica in his building and thinks the City is very fortunate to have the bank venture in town. He noted that the time and care he and Comerica placed in the process are significant and that they want the bank to represent the building it is in. He indicated that he could not ask for a better tenant and described the historic materials and details of the project that they wished to bring to the bank. He stated that he felt there should be no reason to deny an application to put up an ATM in a location on the side street. Commissioner Fox referred to the photograph on the second page of Exhibit E, taken September 5, 2008. She inquired whether there would be a way to make the ATM less intrusive by putting it on the left hand side of the alcove. Mr. Cahn replied that the alcove enters directly into what is now the exit stairway from the second floor and cannot be modified at this point. He noted that the little room next to it is an elevator machine room and that both are tied to the core of the building. He added that they moved the ATM as far back as they could down the street and up against the building. Commissioner Fox identified an area of the building closer to Main Street and inquired why the ATM could not be placed there. Mr. Cahn replied that the ATM has to be secured, and putting it in that location would require building a room around it, and there is not enough room behind the area to do that. He noted that a lot of room is also necessary for loading and unloading, and similar to a vault, the door must open 180 degrees. He added that the area also blocks the machine room and would require modifying the machine room and the area around the stairs. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 24, 2008 Page 23 of 41