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reasons high density around Downtown might not be as desirable. She stated the State recognized that the City should determine the most appropriate locations for housing. Chair Brown stated the State was not auditing the process, rather the sites and targets by criteria. Ms. Clark explained that a site within a transit station with existing zoning could be eligible for certain concessions under state law. Commissioner Pace stated he was disinclined to include ACE unless necessary to satisfy RHNA. Chair Brown mentioned Commissioner Allen's request for 3-5 points for BART and asked whether Criteria 2a, 2b, and 2c together would provide three points. Ms. Clark explained that 2c. was related to bus rather than BART, therefore, the Commission would have to add another BART-specific criteria for extra credit for proximity to BART. Ms. Hagen clarified that anything within a third of a mile from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station received some credit because there was a bus stop as the BART that qualified for Criteria 2c and 2d. Commissioner Allen concurred with Commissioner's Pace suggestion to include anything within a quarter of a mile of BART. She requested efforts to keep traffic on the perimeter of the City and suggested adding a new criterion 2g)' for being within three-quarters of a mile from a freeway onramp. City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano provided an example of a quarter mile distance at JDEDZ and that it would likely not capture many additional sites dues to the typical parcel/ROW conditions around freeways ramps. Conversely, he stated three quarters of a mile was a very large distance. He explained why the transit stop was reduced. Commissioner Allen asked if the Commission thought there should be two criteria for BART proximity, one-third and two-thirds of a mile, or one-half and three-quarters of a mile. Chair Brown stated he did not feel strongly enough that two additional points were necessary. Commissioner Gaidos proposed three-quarters of a mile for 2a) and a mile and half for 2b). Mr. Tassano referenced the proposed distances and reasoning for the proposed criteria. Commissioner Gaidos stated Pleasanton BART stations straddle two different cities. Commissioner Gaidos was in favor of two points for proximity to freeway onramps. 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 being coincident with BART distance criteria 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 Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 10 August 25, 2021 ated to selection criteria. Ms. Clark stated the survey questions offered the opportunity to comment on preferred and specific locations. Chair Brown suggested the survey results be provided prior to final decisions. Ms. Clark suggested the criteria be determined based on guiding principles and the survey results would be available well before the matter comes back before the Planning Commission. Chair Brown mentioned the Housing Commission's comments and Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 10 August 25, 2021