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Commissioner Arkin stated that he thinks it has been an exciting process going through the r Specific Plan and there are a lot of nice things in the Plan. He further stated that he wished the process could have been different, with the City Council making a determination on the train, and then proceeding with the development of the Specific Plan. He noted that he thinks there are so many other things in the Specific Plan that could have been discussed, such as the proposal for court areas with shops. Commissioner Roberts stated that the task force has done a good job on the Plan and she is glad that the Commission accepted most of its recommendations. Commissioner Maas indicated that as she stated earlier, she has a real concern about Downtown and if we are going to put emphasis on the Downtown to be a core of our community, she wants to be sure that the City works with PDA as a team and form a relationship. She suggested that a better approach be taken for negotiating parking, noting that there are some areas, specifically Bank of America, in which additional effort should be made to get parking. She also suggested that consideration be given to designating a percentage per block of office and retail mix. She stated that she is concerned about the Downtown and where it is headed and she would like the City Council to get involved. Commissioner Harvey stated that the Specific Plan is very comprehensive and a lot of care was taken in the analysis and he supports everything, with the exception of the parking lot. -- Commissioner Sullivan stated that he feels the task force process is a good one and a lot more people are involved and there are a lot more ideas on the table. He advised that he thinks the train should be part of the process. He commented that the task force worked through the issues and came up with good decisions in most cases, and that, overall, it is a good plan and good things will come out of it. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Harvey, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan None Commissioner Kameny None Resolution No. PC-2002-03, and PC-2002-04 were entered and adopted as motioned. c. PRZ-IO. City of Pleasant on Review of: (I) Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, (2) Recommendations for Establishing a Future Preservation Task Force, and (3) Draft Negative Declaration, to establish a framework for designating, protecting, and encouraging the enhancement of historic resources in Pleasanton. Chairperson Maas advised that the Commission will hear the staff report and the consultant's presentation, and then the item would be continued to the next meeting for public comment and the Commission's discussion and decision. - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2002 Page 18