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stated that he would recommend that the Planning Commission take a position on the train issue r separately and then take additional time to address the remaining issues and give people the opportunity to respond. Mike O'Callaghan, 125 W. Neal Street, stated he agrees with Mr. Dunkley that there are a lot of issues with the procedure. He reported that the PDA Board of Directors is in favor of bringing the train into town, with the caveat that they could get adequate parking and improve the southern terminus to attract more people into the Downtown. He stated that he would like the door left open for the opportunity for the train to come to Downtown. He advised that he strongly supports the PDA's position. He noted that he has personally been approached by the County's real estate representatives regarding the acquisition of the corridor and the City needs to proceed on this matter. Mr. O'Callaghan indicated that he has heard the mitigation issues regarding the train and he feels it can work. He stated that he feels the EIR is somewhat inadequate in addressing the corridor and some of the train issues, but he urges the Planning Commission to keep the options open. Wilona Perry, 4112 Stanley Blvd., advised that she agrees with Mr. Dunkley that too many things have been said about the train and not enough about some of the other issues. She advised that she feels that where the mortuary has been built on First Street would have been an ideal location to end the train and to provide parking, but she thinks it is too late for the train. She advised that she thought the issue regarding the extension of the Del Valle Parkway had been put to rest, and she requested clarification regarding this matter. She reported that she doesn't like the idea of realigning Main Street and putting in a roundabout. r Dick Engebretson, 4583 2nd Street, stated that he feels that the voters in favor of Measure DD made an uninformed decision, and that that the Planning Commission is being asked to make an uninformed decision, because we don't know what the train will cost and who will be paying for it. He advised that busses will be required to stop at the crossings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He advised that staff should put together what it would cost to put the train through to the Downtown, and then both the Planning Commission and City Council could make a better, informed decision. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 9:05 p.m. Chairperson Maas reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of continuing Item 6.c., the Historic Preservation Ordinance. It was determined that the City's consultant would make a presentation on the item and the Planning Commission would continue the item for discussion and decision at the next meeting. Commissioner Arkin indicated that he would like to have this item scheduled as the first item at the next meeting. Commissioner Roberts stated that she felt her questions had been answered quite well in the comments for the Final EIR. She thanked staff for reminding the Commission that this is a r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2002 Page 9