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. Community Trails System - Commissioner Arkin stated that the would like to see more ~ community trails. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he would like to see a link of the Arroyo trails to the BART station. The Commission agreed that a BART link to the trail system, including the paving ofthe trails, should be a high priority. . Staples Ranch Community Park - Commissioner Arkin voiced his opposition to this item, noting that it is not appropriate to develop an active park where planes are flying 50 to 100 feet above the site. . Senior Center: Computer Lab: Commissioner Maas advised that she would like to see computer classes offered at the Senior Center. . Landscaping Items - Commissioner Arkin voiced support for the landscape improvements that have reasonable costs. Commissioner Maas indicated that she feels it is important to spread these improvements across the City. Commissioner Arkin advised that he would like to see an item added to provide vegetation along the Arroyo on 1-680, on the east side from West Las Positas to 1-580. The Commission agreed that this item should be added as a comment from the Planning Commission, recommending that this matter be reviewed, with consideration being given to utilizing the Urban Forestry Fund for this project. b. Review of the 2000-2001 Growth Mana2ement Report /"""- Mr. Swift presented the staff report, noting that the staff report includes updated tables through January 2001. He provided an overview of the residential development allocation process and the steps outlined in the staff report which the Planning Commission should follow in making its recommendation to the City Council. He noted that the staff report includes the requests for reallocations. He commented that the City Council has taken action to remove the condition tying the New Cities PUD approval to the approval of the Happy Valley Specific Plan annexation, and he reviewed the options that the Planning Commission may want to consider related to the New Cities development. Mr. Swift advised that staff has outlined a number of different options for consideration by the Planning Commission as to how it might want to proceed. He described areas related to infrastructure and services available, and employment growth and housing needs. In response to a question from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Swift commented on the statement in the staff report regarding the number of residents who actually work in the City. Commissioner Arkin noted that last year the Planning Commission set a goal to strive to increase the number of residents who work in the City by 2%. Discussion ensued regarding this matter and the condition applied to projects by the Planning Commission in an attempt to address this issue. Mr. Swift presented the seven allocation options provided in the staff report, and described staff's recommended proposal. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Swift advised that staff recommends 100 units be allocated for first-come/first-served projects in order to accommodate most projects throughout the year, and to reduce the number to 75 would allow permits to be issued through most of the year. ~ March 28, 2001 Page 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES