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6. Public Trails — Does the Commission wish to provide any comments on the trail proposal? Chair Pentin stated that, of course, he would love to see that open space dedication be provided. He noted that it was a wonderful piece of property, and having lost the open space dedication is disappointing for a trails person like himself. He added that retaining the Class C trail along the side, the north /south route, is wonderful, but he would like to find a way to eventually bring back the Class A trail planned east/west through the property sometime in the future, maybe in the next ten years, when regional trails really do connect. He noted that it would be really disappointing if this huge piece of land is locked off, especially with the possibility of development from the other properties coming forward with Lund Ranch and Foley. He stated that he does not know if the staging areas will ever be brought back, but he would just love to see the project come back with some recognition and possibility of the trails being increased, of having an easement for the trail if and when that time comes. Commissioners Pearce and Olson agreed. Commissioner Pearce noted that was well said, and she cannot add to that. Commissioner O'Connor likewise agreed. He indicated that he is not as disappointed with not having all this public open space, but admitted he could be very wrong. He stated that he went up there once and thought the terrain was so steep, he could not imagine that people were going to run too far off the trail. He noted that there were certainly areas where it opened up a bit, but most of that 500 acres was steep enough that he is not sure he would want to have people running all over the 500 acres. Chair Pentin stated that up on Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park where the City shares the space with the East Bay Regional Park District area, there are trails, such as the Sinbad Trail, where one can go a couple of minutes on the tiered downhill and then just keep going up all the time. He added that it is a wonderful exercise and there are lots of beautiful things to see. He noted that he does not think that who use trails are really concerned with how steep they are; it is having the ability to get out on them, both on and off the trail. Commissioner Narum stated that she thinks it was more like having the open space. Chair Pentin agreed that it is more the open space issue. He stated that there will not be 30 trails in there as it was never designed or planned that way, but it would be wonderful to have that access, especially the access connecting to other trails. Commissioner O'Connor stated that with the proposed building envelopes, the open space feel can be preserved, but if the City can get an easement for this Class A trail, it would be worth looking at. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 28, 2012 Page 29 of 33