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the plan that traffic solely use the Bernal Avenue exit, which their homeowners and neighbors would be appreciative of. Mr. Trobbe echoed these considerations and stated that it would not be good for construction traffic to come up Sunol Boulevard, make a left at Valley Avenue, and then come through those round-about’s. He added that they would also be going right past Hearst Elementary School, which would not be a good thing. Mr. Trobbe concluded by stating that the project is tremendous and would be an asset to the City. He then thanked the Commissioners for their time. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Blank moved to find that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate, and to recommend approval of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; to make the PUD Development Plan Findings stated in the staff report and to recommend approval of Case PUD-02-07M, subject to the conditions of approval shown in Exhibit A of the staff report; and to make the Conditional Use Permit Findings stated in the staff report and to recommend approval of Case PCUP-210, subject to the conditions of approval shown in Exhibit B of the staff report. Commissioner Narum seconded the motion. Commissioner Narum referred to Condition No. 44.a. and requested that “tobacco stores” be removed from this condition. Commissioner Pentin stated that he would support the request if it were a cigarette store, but he was opposed to removing a tobacco store. Commissioner Blank stated that when he read it, he thought it was more along the lines of a pipe and cigar store. Commissioner Narum requested that it be stated that way. Commissioner O’Connor stated that he believes the people who run the shopping center will do what is best, such that if they do not want an adult book store or a cigarette store or any other store, they will do the right thing. He indicated that he did not think it should be micromanaged unless there is something prohibited citywide. Chair Olson agreed. Commissioner Narum referred to Condition No. 34.a. under the sign program and stated that she sees a huge opportunity for the monument signs on Bernal Avenue to tie into the Downtown. She indicated that the developer has indicated a willingness of this, and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 35 of 38