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definitely PLAN C, and not A, although she is concerned about the widening of Stoneridge, and r- that's why she feels the further studies are beneficial. Commissioner Roberts stated that equal weight needs to be given to both PLANS. Commissioner Sullivan noted that PLANS B and D require less widening of Stoneridge and more trip reduction, and the Planning Commission may want to look at these PLANS to address the concerns of the residents in the Stoneridge area. In response to a request from Commissioner Arkin for clarification of the motion, Chairperson Maas stated that she thought that all of the work for the EIR would be completed along with everything the Planning Commission included in the motion. She noted that as a part of the EIR process the matter would come back before the Planning Commission through the public hearing process. Mr. Lum advised that the report would be a full CEQA environmental report and it would follow the steps provided in the CEQA process. He further advised that it would be possible for the Commission to see some of the initial study work and initial scoping information prior to the commencement ofthe actual study. He suggested that the Commission may want information brought back to them in stages so that they can see the development of the EIR. Commissioner Sullivan asked if Chairperson Maas would want to include in the motion a statement that Pleasanton has control of that entire process and that it is at their direction as to what gets studied. Chairperson Maas stated that she has no problem with adding that wording. ,,-- Commissioner Harvey questioned whether there should be a statement about how the best option shall be determined, noting that he does not feel there will be one option that is safer than the rest, and costs less than the rest, and has lower LOS than the rest. Chairperson Maas responded that she does not feel that determination can be made until all of the information is available. Commissioner Roberts noted that it is the Committee's recommendation that they need all of this information for Council to make that decision. Mr. Lum suggested that staff come back to the Planning Commission with a plan as to how to proceed with the studies, including a presentation on the process, and what opportunities there will be for the Planning Commission's review and comments. Chairperson Maas added this to the motion. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny as to the timeframe that would be needed to accomplish the direction of the motion, Mr. Lum advised that staffs first challenge will be to identify funding necessary for this stage of the study and then to develop a work plan. He noted that this initial work will take a couple of months or more. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 9, 2002 Page 13