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Mr. Wolfe noted a lot of thought has gone into the design of the park. He noted there is a quarter of a mile between restrooms and the second restroom was located to serve the people utilizing park facilities in this region of the plan. He stated that the EVA provides the police department easy access to park amenities. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Maas moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment, with a finding of"de minimis impact"; that the draft negative declaration be adopted; that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the General Plan; that the rezoning is consistent with the goals and objective of the General plan; rru~ke the use permit findings as listed in the staffreport; and approve Case PCUP-12 and PDR-46 subject to the condition listed in Exhibit "B"; and that there be an amendment to conditions that the Director of Parks and Recreation will approve park uses that could exceed provided parking spaces provided a shuttle system is utilized. Commissioner Maas further spoke in favor of approving the project. Commissioner Sullivan spoke in support of plan; however, he noted he originally had concerns with the soccer fields being adjacent to the sewer plant and the limited access to the public for use of the soccer fields. Mr. Wolfe noted that even though the Ballistic United Soccer Club donated a halfa million dollars for development of the park, at no time was a commitment made that they would have rights of first refusal of these fields. Commissioner Sullivan noted the importance of the park being accessible for the public. Further, he stated that he understood the concerns expressed by the public relating to the restrooms; however, he stated the park needs restroom on both sides of the park. Commissioner Sullivan suggested a recommendation that the Pleasanten Police Department patrol the park on bicycles during critical times. Commissioner Maas noted that would be a good recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department for all parks. Commissioner Sullivan commented on the traffic and parking issues and suggested that permit parking be utilized on the streets on the south side of park. Commissioner Sullivan expressed support with the way the project is conditioned for no court access to park. He requested that there be a condition for a sidewalk on the south side of Stonefidge Drive. Mr. Wolfe noted that the City will need to purchase a piece of land to install sidewalks along both sides of Stoneridge Drive. He noted that by conditioning this project to install sidewalks along both sides of Stoneridge, the City would need to purchase the property. Discussion ensued relating to possible options for a sidewalk on Stoneridge Drive without eliminating all of the roadway landscaping and adverse safety impacts by not having a sidewalk. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 28, 2000 Page 10