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because of the weight of the gate. The smaller gate would meet Code requirements. He noted that two doors, one that would swing out and one stationary gate, could be installed. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olson regarding whether the gate would have to be large enough to fit a Dumpster through the opening, Mr. Iserson confirmed that was correct. Commissioner Olson inquired whether it would be possible to have an opening that would be easily unlocked from the inside in the event of an emergency but remained locked from the outside so that only the Fire Department and Pleasanton Garbage would have access going into the Hap's property. Mr. Iserson noted that would be possible, but staff's concern was that in the event of an emergency, it would be unacceptable to require people to stop, look for a key, unlock the door, and exit. He noted that a crash bar on the inside of the door would enable people to exit the building quickly. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olson regarding whether the "push-and-go" hardware could be installed on the inside of the door only, Mr. George Thomas, Chief Building Official, replied that there were several limitations. One limitation was the three- to four-foot maximum width of the gate opening, which was currently a single leaf of six feet; two three-foot sections could be installed in the existing opening. Push hardware on the door that swings outward was required. He noted that the door could be "exit only," with a Knox Box from the outside for the Fire Department. He noted that with that kind of configuration, anyone could reach over and deactivate it. He noted that theoretically, a push bar could be installed but that it had a mounting height requirement; it would be possible to have an exit-only configuration with no access other than through a Knox Box from the outside. He added that it would be unusual but that it could be done. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olson regarding the responsible party for paying for the modifications, Mr. Iserson replied that the owners of Pleasanton Station would pay for the modifications. With respect to the west side of the Hap's building, Commissioner Narum inquired whether there were any easements or conditions on the neighboring property for EVAs or fire safety exits. Mr. Iserson replied that was not the case and that there was a standard condition of approval on the two properties to the west that required the driveway to be a fire lane, with a width of 20 feet without obstructions, to allow a fire truck to drive through the parking lot from one street to the other, and to have access to the 400-450 Main Street site. The requirement was not written with respect to providing an emergency easement for Hap's. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding whether that section was striped red, Mr. Iserson confirmed that it was striped red to indicate it was a fire lane and that there could be no parking. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 13, 2008 Page 5 of 42