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THE CITY OF .. _� =I �, PLANNING COMMISSION 4ThEASANTON MEETING MINUTES DRAFT Wednesday, December 9, 2020 This meeting was conducted via teleconference in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-20-20 and N-35-20 and COVID-19 pandemic protocols. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ROLL CALL The teleconference meeting of the Planning Commission of December 9, 2020 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Ritter. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Ritter. Staff Members Present: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner; Ellen Clark, Community Development Director; Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager; Julie Harryman, Assistant City Attorney; Eric Luchini, Associate Planner; Stefanie Ananthan, Recording Secretary Commissioners Present: Commissioners Nancy Allen, Jack Balch, Justin Brown, Greg O'Connor, Brandon Pace and Chair Herb Ritter Commissioners Absent: None AGENDA AMENDMENTS Community Development Director Ellen Clark requested the opportunity to provide an update on Consent Calendar Item 4. Associate Planner Eric Luchini addressed the Commission regarding Item 4 and the Commission's inquiry on the condition of the existing landscaping and irrigation around the perimeter of the shopping center. He stated Lucky's and Code Enforcement would work with the property owner to bring the landscaping up to the initial conditions. He stated he would provide an update to the Commission in January 2021. Commissioner Allen asked about the monument sign. Mr. Luchini stated staff would discuss the sign with the property owner as well. Chair Ritter thanked staff for the report and indicated support for the outdoor dining concept. In response to Commissioner Pace, Mr. Luchini stated the Commission could approve the application on the Consent Calendar, since the landscaping was a separate issue. Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 7 December 9, 2020 ey Larissa Seto informed the Commission that the Judge ruled in the City's favor, but the ruling was subject to a 60-day appeal period. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 8 November 18, 2020 tory buildings but he liked the height. Chair Ritter stated he liked that the design removed the dumpsters currently at the entrance to the Stoneridge Mall area. He suggested waiting to determine setbacks until there were details on building height and location on the lot, adding that community benefit was more important to him. He suggested Building 1 be taller than Buildings 2 and 3 because it was further back and would give the campus more of a park feel. 4. Is the site plan, circulation, phasing approach and parking ratio acceptable? Commissioner Allen stated she would like to wait for Mr. Tassano's analysis on traffic circulation, but that she liked that it was coming from Springdale Avenue. She also expressed concern about the drop off on the Stoneridge Mall side. Commissioner O'Connor indicated support for the proposal but expressed similar concerns as Commissioner Allen regarding access from Springdale Avenue and echoed his desire to see the traffic analysis. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 8 November 18, 2020 ic impact to the City when the usage of land was changed and whether staff considered that in its analysis. He stated he wanted to ensure the best use for the land was selected because, even though it Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 8 November 18, 2020