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A discussion about the traffic distribution between the Johnson Drive Home Depot and the freeway ensued as well as the portion of trips that would come from Livermore and Sunol. Mr. Tassano stated that 30 percent of the customers would come down Valley Avenue. Gary Kumfert, 1422 Groth Circle, wished to discuss the interpretation of the traffic study and simulations. He noted that the traffic study should include not only the drivers' experience but also the pedestrians' and residents' experiences, as well as safety concerns. He appreciated the design elements but was unsure whether it would hide the fact that it was a big box. He was opposed to this project and was very concerned about pedestrian safety. Mohsen Sadri, 865 Clara Lane, spoke in support of this project and appreciated not having to drive across town to buy home improvement supplies. He believed this would be a positive addition to the community. Michael Aminian, 18 Wyoming Street, spoke in support of this project and complimented staff on a good presentation and the improvement of this project since the last presentation. He did not believe this would be a negative impact on the neighborhood. Chris Beratlis, 10 Beratlis Place, spoke in support of this project and noted that he was impressed with the work staff did on this project. He noted that he had spoken to his tenants at 3597 Nevada Street, and none of them had any objection to this project. He believed it would be a positive addition to the area and would alleviate crosstown traffic to the other Home Depot store or to Livermore. Bob King, 871 Old Oak Road, Livermore, noted that he has had a business at Stanley Business Park for 22 years. He supported this project and believed it would be the best fit for the neighborhood. He believed this project would impact the least amount of people possible and that it would fit in with the working businesses in the area. He did not believe the Valley Avenue turn would be solved by any business. Nancy Allen, 1509 Oxsen Street, representing Stop Pleasanton Gridlock, spoke in opposition to this project. Her group did not support a Home Depot-type of development in the middle of residential neighborhoods and believed it would be better located near the freeway or a business park rather than attracting crosstown traffic. The three major issues were crosstown traffic, weekend traffic, and the addition of a development in this area without a full, Citywide traffic plan as part of the General Plan. She noted that she had conducted an informal weekend traffic count near the other Home Depot and believed it would double the traffic and noise. She was concerned that Saturday mornings and evenings would be disrupted by such an increase of traffic and noise and would like more data in order to make an informed vote. She was very concerned about the impact on residents' quality of life. She questioned whether this application could be approved without a mitigation plan as part of a Council approval. She requested a contingency to require the new Home Depot to pay the City if the Johnson Drive Home Depot were to be closed and left vacant. Andy Steen, 663 Concord Place, spoke in support of this project and believed the area needed this service and the surrounding facilities. He believed the design team did a good job in not making it appear to be a big-box store. He added that the sales tax revenue would be a benefit to the City. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 13, 2006 Page 7 of 16