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in conformance with the Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and ensure <br />that the items be done. <br />Commissioner Pentin stated that his biggest concern is that the issue would return with <br />an indication that it cannot be done. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that if direction is given that the Map must be in <br />conformance with the Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, it would be <br />accomplished. <br />Commissioner Pentin still voiced concern, noting that Stoneridge Drive is not addressed <br />as far as new roadway improvements.He stated that the Commission’s goals and <br />policies state “to increase and to incorporate and to update,” and this is an opportunity <br />to go above and beyond. He indicated that if it just meets the standard, it probably does <br />so without the innovation, and he believes this is the time to make the change and not <br />address improvements later. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that there is a Master Plan for a reason, and the same <br />discussion could occur for the Downtown Specific Plan, the Foothill Overlay District, and <br />other master plans. He indicated that he wants to be cautious and believes that it is <br />absolutely legitimate to say the Commission wants to implement the Master Plan; <br />however, he would be somewhat concerned about going over and above the Plan. He <br />noted that if the Plan cannot be put into effect without changing anything, then quite <br />possibly it was not a good master plan to begin with. <br />Vice Chair Narum inquired whether the roads were locked in stone when a Vesting <br />Tentative Map is approved. <br />Mr. Bocian replied that generally, the Commission does not get into the details with the <br />lane markers at this stage. <br />Vice Chair Narum suggested that a condition be included to direct Mr. Tassano to <br />ensure that bicycle lanes are incorporated per the Master Plan, as well as other items <br />that could also be incorporated. <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that this is something that could go to the Bicycle, <br />Pedestrian, and Trails Committee. <br />Commissioner Pentin stated that as things get locked in stone, the first thing one gets <br />hit with is when trying to come back to it is that there is no budget to make it happen. <br />Commissioner Blank indicated that everyone appears to be in agreement that the Plan <br />should be put into effect in a meaningful way and not simply be lip service. He asked <br />staff to arrive at verbiage which would provide that improvements to be made and to <br />meet timetables. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, October 27, 2010 Page 14 of 17 <br /> <br />