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DISCUSSION The following outlines key items for consideration and discussion by the City Council, as staff initiates the EPSP effort. 1 . Key Planning Considerations As described above, significant progress was made on the EPSP, including publication of a draft plan and Draft EIR before work was paused in 2015. The draft EPSP was the result of an extensive process that examined existing conditions, opportunities and constraints; studied infrastructure needs and costs; and considered a broad range of land use and circulation alternatives, leading to the selection of a base plan. There was broad agreement on various elements included in the draft EPSP, which, in addition to a mix of residential and commercial land uses, offered a number of public amenities and benefits, including a new school site, an extensive network of open space and trails, and contemplation of a future relocation of the existing Pleasanton Garbage Service (PGS) facility. For reference, the proposed land use plan included in the November 2014 Draft Plan is included as Attachment 2. Although there will need to be a robust community conversation about the final land use plan for East Pleasanton, staff assumes that many of these components, at least in concept, should be brought forward for discussion in the next phase of the EPSP planning process to assess community interest. In addition, as part of its initial land use planning, Ponderosa has identified a number of other elements that it would like to introduce for consideration through the planning process, based both on evolving discussions with key stakeholders, as well as its stated desire to bring forward a plan that can offer a wide range of public amenities, benefits and infrastructure upgrades, while still remaining financially feasible. Collectively, the key elements to be studied or brought into the planning process, are summarized as follows. Concepts not a part of the prior draft EPSP, but suggested for consideration by Ponderosa through the next phase process, are indicated with an asterisk (*): • Planning Area: Planning area boundaries to be consistent with 2014 Draft EPSP, with the public process for any necessary adjustment to Urban Growth Boundary to be evaluated by the City Council, and in conformance with the City's General Plan and previously approved voter initiative. • Circulation: Circulation plan to include the extension of El Charro Road, as indicated in the General Plan, and at least one additional east-west through connection to be provided from Valley Avenue to El Charro Road (e.g., Busch Road, Boulder Street), with all required roads and intersection improvements to be designed and installed with development. Other circulation options may be considered by the City Council, as directed. • Land Use: Land Use Plan to include a mix of residential and commercial land uses: o Residential development to include various housing types and densities, including some high-density residential development to assist with Page 4 of 8