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____ Ms. Kline replied that the facility could be seen through the fencing but that the street slopes down considerably at that point, putting the site way above street level. She added that the open metal-style fencing connecting Buildings A through F would prevent pedestrians from walking off the trail and going into the development and that there is a portion of fencing connecting the end of Building F to the end of Building E. In response to Chairperson Maas' question regarding fencing around the facility, Ms. Kline clarified that the building walls would go around the whole property and that the open metal-style fencing would enclose the portion ofthe property that is not enclosed by the buildings themselves. Commissioner Roberts inquired if the City's Trails Master Plan indicates that it was all right to have the Iron Horse Trail portion on the site be a sidewalk and if there would be signage for that. She further inquired if the original Iron Horse Trail is basically the Kiewit property line. Ms. Kline replied that thus far, there are no constructed portions of the Iron Horse Trail in Pleasanton. She stated that there are private and public parks with trails in the Hacienda Business Park area but that no specific part of it is designated as portion of the Iron Horse Trail. She added that the General Plan shows the Trail going through the middle of the Kiewit property and crossing over the active rail line between the site and Stanley Boulevard. She explained that since no crossing is allowed on active rail lines, the Valley A venue rail overpass includes large flat areas built into the underside of the abutments to allow the separation of pedestrians from the rail line. In effect, one would have to go under the overpass to get across this rail line and to Shadow Cliffs. r- Responding to Commissioner Roberts' question regarding why there is only a one-foot setback from Kiewit, Ms. Kline stated that the General Plan designates the Kiewit property as "General and Industrial" and that it is not unusual for there to be smaller setbacks between buildings in industrial areas. She continued that when the quarry ceases operation, possibly in 20 years, it is anticipated that the site would develop into some type of industrial project unless the General Plan designation is amended. She added that Kiewit has approximately 40-50 acres and that if landscaping is desired at that time, this could be required during the planning review for any future project on that property. Commissioner Roberts stated that it could be a traffic hazard to allow left turns from the project driveway outside peak hours because vehicle drivers would stop and read the sign. She suggested that no left turns be allowed from the project driveway until the traffic light is installed. Phil Grubstick pointed out that certain intersections in the City have restricted left turns during certain hours. With respect to Commissioner Roberts' inquiry regarding Boulder Street going through the Kiewit property following the East Side Traffic Circulation Study, Ms. Kline replied that this was being considered. ,.-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 10,2001 Page 3