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would scat another 80 to 100 people, and approximately 250 people would be employed. Ha described the history of the restaurant chain and noted that the design philosophy of the restaurant was meant to be whimsical and different than the usual white-walled restaurant. He brought a material-and-color board for the C-01T1m1SSlOn'S examination. He noted that they would address the issue of the bus stop so the outdoor diners are not exposed to bus fumes. Mr. Kudlo added that the stairwells would be completely open and probably not of glass; they will be visually and acoustically open_ The applicant has met with the Police Dcpartmant_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner L~'ox regarding the parking configuration, Terry M illcr, design consultant for the parking structure, stated that there would be 90-degree parking and two-way traffic iii the parking structure. Mr_ Kudto noted that extra stalls would be included in the parking structure to compensate for lost parking due to the relocation of Nordstron~'s. The parking structure was restricted to three levels above grade. Commissioner Blank believed that Pleasanton's residents would be able to distinguish between the store and the parking structure_ I-Ie would like to sec more attention given to the parking structure, particularly the brick, texturing, and. character_ Mr. Kudlo noted that he would he happy to work with Larry Cannon_ In response to an inquiry by C7ommissioner Arkin whether the parking spaces would be the same size, Mr_ Kudlo replied that they would be and that there would not be separate compact spaces_ Commissioner Arkin thanked him for that design feature, given the large number of trucks and S LJVs in town_ Commissioner Fox liked the design of the garage and noted that it was far superior to the gray parking garages at YeopleSoR; she would like clcctronic signs to be used that indicate whether parking spaces were available or if the parking garage was full. She would also like to have mirrors at the corners_ Mr_ Kudlo indicated they would not be necessary and that the corners would not be that type_ He added that there were two kinds of parking scoreboards: entries versus exits, sensors on the ramps to determine how many spaces or left on each level, and the n~o st expansive type has sensors on each parking space. Commissioner Roberts would like the parking structure to look a little more like Nordstrom if possible. Mr. T okctn noted that each party would like to have an attractive parking deck, but that the design should stand on its own_ Commissioner Pearce expressed concern about the security issue regarding the hanging greenery and wanted to ensure they would be maintained properly. Mr. Lokem noted that any elevated landscaping must be irrigated, drained, and maintained. properly_ He noted that the current lai~dscaping is leaning over because of the wind; elevated landscaping would he vulnerable to the PLANNING COMMIS SiON MINUTES October 19, 2005 Pagc 16 of 19