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Commissioner Morgan stated he wanted to add more emphasis for proximity to BART. Commissioner Nibert mentioned earlier discussion about transit stops within one mile of a freeway onramp and felt that was sufficient and it should not be overweighted. Ms. Hagen clarified that only the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station qualified for'3c).' Ms. Clark suggested focusing on the BART station itself and perhaps a one-third mile radius as a compromise. Three Commissioners concurred with staff's suggestion, by straw vote. Sites Criteria (Categories 3) — Proximity to Services and Amenities Commissioner Allen asked about adding a point for sites near major job centers. Ms. Clark explained that the data to determine employment numbers for a job center or business park would be difficult to obtain, and thus did not recommend its inclusion. Commissioner Allen was amenable to adding that criteria in Round 2. Commissioner Pace stated he was also amenable to Ms. Clark's recommendation. Sites Criteria (Categories 4) — Environmental Impacts/Hazards Commissioner Allen suggested one point, rather than four, for properties not in a hazard zone under Item 4e. Chair Brown agreed and stated he felt it was overweighted. Commissioner Pace was amenable as well. Sites Criteria (Categories 5) — Impacts on Sensitive Resources There were no comments from the Commissioners related to Item 5. Sites Criteria (Categories 6) — Height and Mass Compatibility Chair Brown expressed appreciation for three stories being spelled out in 6a Commissioner Nibert questioned the Housing Commission's suggestion to exclude housing development across the street and stated he was uncertain of the purpose. Ms. Clark stated the criteria was related to neighborhood streets, and arterial streets would not be included since they were typically much wider. Commissioner Allen with Commissioner Nibert agreed that if it was intended for neighborhood streets, then they were fine with the criteria as written. Sites Criteria (Categories 7) — Interest in Site Chair Brown suggested adding criteria regarding vacant and underutilized properties to this category, versus Category 1 as previously suggested. The Commission concurred. Commissioner Nibert inquired about recycled water. Ms. Clark explained purple pipe and recycled water and the environmental impact of non -potable water — this item had been suggested by the Housing Commission. Ms. Hagen discussed the development requirement to connect to purple pipe. Commissioner Allen suggested adding a criterion regarding purple pipe. By straw vote, the Commission agreed to add such criteria. Excerpt: Draft Planning Commission Minutes, August 25, 2021 Page 6 of 7