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Co PGPA-01/PRZ-02/PCUP-12/PDR.46. City of Pleasnnton Application for approval to do the following: (1) General Plan amendment to change the designation of Parcel t (APN #941-1302-002-24) from Public and Institutional to Parks and Recreation; (2) rezoning of Parcel 1 and 2 (APN #941-1302-005-02) from Agricultural to Public and Institutional; (3) issue a conditional use permit for a park which is conditionally permitted in the Public and Institutional District; and (4) design review of the proposed Val Vista park renovation and expansion on parcels 1 and 2 located at 6701 Payne Road. Zoning for both parcels is A (Agricultural) District. Also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. Mr. Plucker referenced a staff report dated June 28, 2000 and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information, project description, parking, traffic issues, barrier at east property edge, Zone 7 concerns, and neighborhood concerns. Mr. Plucker further noted two additional improvements that could be implemented to alleviate traffic at the Johnson DriveJStoneridge Drive intersection which includes restriping to allow additional through traffic as well as an extension of the acceleration lane. Further, that intersection would be monitored and should improvement be warranted, both improvements can be installed at a later time. Mr. Plucker noted another condition will apply which directs staff to work cooperatively with neighbors on issues associated with replacing masonry wall on easterly property line. Further, he noted there should be an amendment to the conditions that the Director of Parks and Recreation will approve park uses that could exceed provided parking spaces provided a shuttle system is utilized. In conclusion, Mr. Plucker noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment, with a finding of"da 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; make 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". Discussion ensued relating to the number of bathrooms in the Sports Park, the soccer fields being limited access use for games only, the south end of park being utilized for soccer practices, field usage being coordinated through the Parks and Recreation Department, channel between sewer phmt and park being utilized as a bike path, flood control channel being utilized by Emergency vehicles and pedestrians, bicycle trail not being part of this project at channel, distinction of in- line skating rink, whether a committee will be established for the in-line park, whether neighbors will have access through courts, this plan not calling for access through courts as requested by neighbors, the number of General Plan amendments that have been adopted in the Year 2000, lighting at park, the parking lot being locked at dusk, odors from the sewage plant, whether family restrooms will be utilized, and clarification of the water play area. Jim Wolfe, Director, Parks and Recreation Department, provided an overview of the plan and the amenities offered. Mr. Wolfe advised the Commission this project is supported by the neighbors and he expressed enthusiasm with the park's amenities to the residents of Pleasanton. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 28, 2000 Page 8