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connection to connect to Shadow Cliff as part of the East Pleasanton Specific Plan; and (3) the <br /> Railroad Corridor Regional Trail connection linking the Bay to Pleasanton through Niles <br /> Canyon. <br /> Commissioner Brown commented on the thoroughness of the plan and public outreach. He <br /> referred to the letter received from the Spotorno family, and asked that upon a final plan, that if <br /> a map is produced showing the current, proposed and future trails, that there's a way to ensure <br /> that any future map doesn't reflect or propose any future trails which are currently on <br /> privately-owned properties. <br /> Mr. Gruber said this has not been internally discussed, but he believed that wayfinding and <br /> mapping would show existing trails, and not future trails on private property, to prevent any <br /> confusion. <br /> Chair Allen commented that the plan identifies $48 million in funding needed with half of the <br /> amount would be spent on City-initiated projects. She inquired about the strategy to acquire <br /> funding. <br /> Mr. Gruber said the strategy would include grants such as the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG), <br /> which identifies Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) in Pleasanton, including the Alamo Canal <br /> and Arroyo Del Valle trails. Staff would look to the City Council and Commissions to identify <br /> priorities and potentially utilize General Fund and Measure BB monies. Proposition 68 is also a <br /> potential funding mechanism; however, Prop 68 funding favors disadvantaged communities. <br /> Chair Allen and Commissioners complemented Mr. Gruber and the Committee on the <br /> comprehensiveness of the staff report and their work on the Trails Master Plan. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br /> John Gilpin, Pleasanton, echoed thanks to Mr. Gruber and the Committee for their thorough <br /> work. He referred to Item J in the plan and said mountain bikers have a request for a <br /> single-track trail from the top of the ridge, by the fire road, coming down away from the hikers. <br /> This would provide a safe separation from hikers, and he said the mountain bikers are willing <br /> to provide volunteer labor to build it. <br /> Laverne Spotorno, Pleasanton, said their family has been working to ensure the wording in the <br /> document is very clear that privately-owned properties will not be infringed upon for trails that <br /> may be designated for future use. She requested that the following sentence be added in the <br /> explanations, descriptions and on the maps concerning private properties: "Until future trails <br /> are analyzed, approved and built, no public access is implied or allowed." She spoke about <br /> people intruding onto their private properties, which are not part of the current designated trails <br /> and liability risks. <br /> Ron Balthasar, Pleasanton, representing the mountain bike community, spoke of the need for <br /> safety for both hikers and bikers and echoed comments of Mr. Gilpin regarding the need for a <br /> separate trail given downhill speeds of bicyclists. <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 18 February 27, 2019 <br />d what was stated in the applicant's statement of operation on <br /> file in the Planning Division are desired, City review and approval is required. Such modification <br /> may be approved by the Director of Community Development if found to be in substantial <br /> decibels] at any <br /> point outside of the property plane, unless otherwise provided in this chapter." <br /> According to the PMC, "noise level" means the maximum continuous sound level or <br /> repetitive peak level produced by a source or group of sources as measured with a <br />subject to review and <br /> approval by the City Landscape Architect prior to building permit issuance. <br /> P18-0269 Planning Commission <br /> Page 10 of 10 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br />ake place underneath <br /> or within 5-feet of the dripline of the existing trees. <br /> PUD-131 Planning Commission <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br /> of a demolition permit, or the first building permit, whichever <br /> PUD-131 Planning Commission <br /> Page 5 of 13 <br />