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would review when the more detailed improvement plans are submitted. He stated that Issues relating to the additional two-foot bike-lane buffer are another point that Mr. Tassano would have to weigh in on; however, that may not be accommodated by the way the roadway is currently configured. Commissioner Pentin stated that this is a great opportunity now to decrease the size of the travel lanes in order to gain another two feet in the street. He added that the roadway will become busy, and bringing in bike traffic, and if done right, will allow bicyclists to travel through a community park and senior housing and would encourage a better bike and pedestrian community. He expressed concern that once the roadway is in, this will not be able to be done because of the cost. Mr. Bocian stated that he could not address the question relative to reducing lane widths for the purpose of accommodating two-foot buffers and reiterated that this is something Mr. Tassano has to weigh in on. He added that if it was the interest of the Commission to incorporate these, staff could have it reviewed by Mr. Tassano and report back to the Commission, or a condition could be incorporated within the approval of the Tentative Map that directs the City Traffic Engineer to review these matters and make appropriate changes. Commissioner Blank stated that a third option would be to include this as a strong recommendation for when the item goes before the City Council. Mr. Bocian advised that the item would not move forward to the Council. Commissioner Blank voiced support for Commissioner Pentin’s comments and suggested that a condition be added indicating it should be done and that if it cannot happen, the Traffic Engineer should return and state why it cannot happen. Vice Chair Narum supported Commissioner Pentin’s comments but indicated that she was not that familiar with the Master Plan. She suggested that the item be continued so Commissioner Pentin could meet with Mr. Tassano and try to get the appropriate provisions of the Plan incorporated into the Map and then returned to the Commission. Commissioner Pearce inquired about the time line for Staples Ranch. Mr. Bocian replied that staff is scheduled to submit the application to LAFCO by November 12, 2010; then bring it before LAFCO on January 13, 2010. He noted that approval of the Tentative Map should be completed before the application is submitted to LAFCO. Commissioner Pearce stated that she finds Commissioner Pentin’s point salient and is glad it was brought up. She indicated that she believes the issue needs to be in conformance with the Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and that Mr. Tassano was also very invested in this Plan. Given this and the Commission’s timeline, she recommended that a condition be incorporated that states that it must be PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, October 27, 2010 Page 13 of 17