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Chairperson Roberts noted her desire for the San Francisco Bemal property usage to include a g01f course to provide revenue, lighted sport fields, and housing for residents age 55 and over to lessen impacts to the community. She noted she would not be in favor of relocating the train station due to the property becoming a giant parking lot; however, she suggested that the park be reorganized and walking overpasses be utilized for additional parking, the train station, and children walking to schools. She noted she would be in favor of commercial use of the property to provide revenues, a little theater, Zone 7 uses, and agricultural preserve with a place for the 4-H clubs, demonstration agricultural areas and working landscapes for the community that would resemble Ardenwood Park. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Conunissioner Kameny noted he was not receiving City Council agenda revisions and requested that the Commissioners be provided with those revisions. Commissioner Kameny commented on the business at 625 Main Street and the use of banners. Chairperson Roberts commented on another municipality having an ordinance that decorations can be erected no more than 30 days before the event and removed two weeks afterwards and suggested that the Commission examine issues relating to adopting an ordinance similar to that. Chairperson Roberts commented on the Alameda County Planning Commission hearing on rezoning of Amber Lane. Mr. Swirl noted that the City sent a memorandum to the County relating to this item. Chairperson Roberts commented on the bus stop across from Amador High School and complimented the design of the bus stop and landscaping. Further, she complimented the architectural design of the Mt. Diablo Bank. Commissioner Sullivan inquired as to ordinances for height limitations for neighborhood fencing and noted he has observed fencing up to rooflines in the Hillcrest Drive area. Mr. Swift commented on height limitations for residential fences and Mr. Plucker noted he would examine this issue. Commissioner Kumaran recognized the fine work and guidance that Mr. Higdon has provided to the Commission. Commissioner Kumaran inquired as to the City Council's decision for affordable housing on the Nolan Farm development. Mr. Swift provided an overview of the City Council's decision. Commissioner Maas requested that staff examine issues relating to the colors being utilized for painting at Al's Hair Fashion on St. Mary's Street. Commissioner Maas requested that staff examine issues of removal of heritage trees and accessing the value of removal of trees to the developer. Commissioner Maas requested that staff agendize ample time for review of the Growth Management report and suggested that a work session be conducted on the Growth Management report. Commissioner Arkin noted that the Livermore Airport is in the process of updating the Master Plan and inquired whether staff will be attending those meetings and whether there is interest on the part of the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 15 November 10, 1999