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. . . The General Plan would address noise and the use of soundwalls, specifically that soundwalls should only be used as a last resort. Landscaping and berms, etc., should be used to preclude the need for soundwalls. The Steering Committee felt the Community Character Element was important. This element would look more carefully at the design of the City, a whole range of design from historic downtown flavor to present day corporate park architecture. Another element of the Community Character Element is to give attention to main entries to the City, arterial view corridors, and street landscaping. The Steering Committee also felt it important to try to design areas with a traditional concept. Also felt important was the treatment and maintenance of the arroyos. Development of design guidelines for hillside development, which deals with the appearance of housing on hillsides, the South Pleasanton area, and the Vineyard Avenue area were also recommended. The Economic and Fiscal Element addresses ensuring the City has a balanced budget at all times and has a sustainable cash flow at build-out to maintain the existing levels of service. It also includes helping business as much as possible, attract diversified business, etc. The Subregional Planning Element are policies and programs that have come from the Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy includes Danville/Alamo, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, and surrounding county areas. In conclusion, Mr. Rasmussen presented a proposed schedule of meetings and public hearings for reviewing the draft General Plan. The Commissioners adopted changes to the proposed schedule with no changes. 9. COMMUNICATIONS There were none. 10. REFERRALS There were none. 11. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S INFORMATION There vvere none. 12. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. by Chairman Lutz. Respectfully submitted, h~ JERRY ISERSON, SECRETARY Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 Febrwuy 14, 1996