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Rory MacNeil, Alameda County Public Works, 388 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, noted that r because the transportation corridor is no longer viable for transportation, the State of California has determined that the County must sell that property to recover the taxpayers' money that was spent for that property when it was purchased. Mr. MacNeil noted that the Director of Public Works for Alameda County was concerned that the letter that was presented at the September 26 meeting was not included in the packet for this evening. He presented the letter, which requests that the General Plan and related EIR show the land uses for the County's property to be the same as adjoining properties, or at a minimum, the zoning at the time the property was purchased from Southern Pacific. He reported that the price that Alameda County paid for this property was based on the zoning that was included in the appraisal report and that the property was zoned for commercial purposes. Mr. Iserson advised that while the land may have been purchased based on a commercial rate, for years the designation on the City's General Plan for this property has been transportation corridor, and the General Plan takes precedence. Mr. Rasmussen advised that the letter referred to by Mr. MacNeil was included in the "Response to Comments" document as part of the final ErR, and there is a response to the letter which Mr. MacNeil should be receiving shortly. r- Robert Cortez, 262, 269, 238, and 236 West Angela Street, advised that he is one of the property owners whose property is being recommended to be downzoned. He stated that with regard to the issue of pollution, he would like to see the City take carbon monoxide testing at the First Street intersections at peak commute times. He noted that minutes have been prepared for the Downtown Specific Plan Committee meeting, but he does not see where they have been approved. He noted that Mr. Hoge had submitted a report on the adequacy of the EIR, but that this is not included in the minutes. Mr. Cordtz submitted a copy ofMr. Hoge's letter. Mr. Cordtz commented on the condemnation of property to allow Peters Street to be extended. He asked that the Planning Commission vote unanimously to maintain high density zoning. Jack Dove, 5250 Case A venue, stated that he serves on the Park Advisory Committee for East Bay Regional Park District and is interested in trails, particularly the Iron Horse trail. He asked that when parking is discussed for the transportation corridor right-of-way that consideration be given to providing sufficient space for the trail. He commented that the extension of the railroad exacerbates the entire matter and he has concerns about its impact on Ridgeview Commons and parking impacts on the Senior Center. He noted that it makes more sense to stop the railroad at Junipero, due to the extension of Valley Avenue to Junipero, the proposed assisted living facility adjacent to the Senior Center, the weekend functions at the Senior Center, and the five-acres that the City expects to get from the Bernal Property which could be in this vicinity. Richard Engebretson, 4583 Second Street, stated for about the last ten years a couple of special interest groups have been working on bringing a train into Pleasanton, and he is asking that the Planning Commission put an end to these special interest groups and that costs they incur. He cited issues related to safety for the seniors that live at Ridgeview Commons, the pollution the train will create, the impacts that the train in Downtown will have on the goals set for Downtown, and the costs associated with traffic mitigation. Mr. Engebretson advised that he supports the trail project. ,,- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 28,2001 Page 9