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Councilmember McGovern did not recall approving a density of 75 units per acre for the BART site, said she was under the impression that the Council had approved a maximum of 30 units per acre, and doubted the public was aware of this potential density. Mr. Dolan explained that 30 units per acre is the approved minimum density, but there is the potential for more based on development type and configuration. He stressed that the guidelines do not allow for the approval of any development that would generate more trips than were assumed in the related environmental analysis. Councilmember Thorne presumed, and Mr. Dolan confirmed, that the Planning Commission and Council would retain certain flexibility in interpreting the standards and guidelines, particularly in granting exceptions. Mr. Williams reviewed a variety of development and building types that could be incorporated into any of the various projects, noting that many of the sites are large enough to accommodate more than one type and density. He presented several slides outlining the overriding principles of the actual design guidelines and reiterated that these are intended to serve as a tool in reviewing proposals through the PUD process, and do not change or detract from the PUD process in any way. He reviewed the BART document in slightly greater detail and explained that significant emphasis was placed on interfacing the standards and guidelines for this site with the greater priorities of the original Hacienda standards and guidelines. He provided several site renderings that outlined circulation, parking, development pads, and connection with Iron Horse Trail and existing transit networks. Chair Pentin requested clarification on how Iron Horse Trail intersects with the actual station and what that means for cyclists. Mr. Williams explained that BART's expectation is that cyclists would dismount and either walk their bikes to the racks inside the station or continue through the station to the other side of Iron Horse Trail. Mr. Dolan acknowledged this is a particular issue for certain members of the Commission and Council. He assured them that staff raised the issue at every meeting with BART but was unable to reach any agreement. Chair Pentin remarked that this would be the only place, along the thirty-mile stretch that is Iron Horse Trail, where cyclists would be expected to walk their bikes 200 to 300 yards. The majority of the Council and Commission agreed that this is unacceptable and directed staff to continue negotiating the matter with BART. Councilmember Sullivan questioned the proposed two-way loop road design, which he thought could become a bit too hectic. Mr. Williams felt a two-way design, with a more traditional intersection, would be preferable than the current design both in terms of safety and access. Councilmember McGovern expressed concern over the potential congestion created by the circulation design and what it would mean to the existing level of service. Mr. Dolan said traffic, although not in this exact configuration, was examined in the environmental work for the Hacienda guidelines. He noted that BART operations are not expected to increase significantly and therefore the bulk of the study related only to additional development. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 June 5, 2012