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Commissioner O’Connor asked Mr. Tassano if he was comfortable with just one traffic lane in each direction with no buffer, and if this option was analyzed. Mr. Tassano replied that without looking at it from the description, he would be comfortable if there were a barrier between the through movement and the parking maneuver and includes the bicycle lane in the through movement. He added that if the median were reduced and a single lane, he would not want diagonal parking pulling out onto the through lane and mixing with the bike lane. Chair Narum indicated that the Commission would go through the issues starting on page 5 of the staff report and then address some of the concerns raised by Mr. Wayland. The provision of group (private) open space or a public park Chair Narum stated that she was the Task Force member referenced in this issue. She explained that her reasoning for having an interest in a public park is that one of the nearby parks referenced, the Creekside Park, was intended as a neighborhood park, but has become a scheduled park for Little League, soccer, and football. She indicated that she believes it would enhance this area if there were a small park where children can go and throw a ball or run around. She added that looking at the bigger picture, when the City looks at parcels for potential rezoning for the Housing Element Update, there are a number of candidates in this general area, and there would be some open space for the children. She indicated that she agreed with the reference made to the Iron Horse Trail as a public park; however, it is not a place where children can throw a ball and run around. Chair Narum indicated that she is not advocating the acquisition of a park. She suggested, however, that staff strengthen the open space comments regarding incentives for dedicating land on Parcels 2 or 3, such as reduction in fees, in-lieu park fees, relaxation of setbacks and open space requirements, and increased densities. Commissioner Blank noted that he liked the idea of incentives. Commissioner Pentin stated that part of the proposed pedestrian trail from Parcel 1 to Parcel 2 are on Kaiser property and inquired if the City has had any discussions with Kaiser to dedicate an easement for this. Mr. Dolan replied that ground work has been done and that there have been encouraging conversations; however, no formal commitment has been made. He added that there are indications that this is consistent with Kaiser’s corporate mission, and staff is optimistic that it can happen. Commissioner Pentin stated that in line with Chair Narum’s comments and as a former Parks and Recreation Commissioner, he believes in having open space in town. He PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, January 26, 2011 Page 26 of 50