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. . . . . David Glenn, 5650 Foothill Road, stated he feels the Steering Committee fairly summarized the input from all sub-committees and feels citizen input is accurately reflected in the General Plan. He noted that Pleasanton recently ranked in the top ten fastest growing cities in California, and feels the citizens want to slow this growth rate down. A short break was called, and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. No one else wished to make public comment. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 15. 1996 Mr. Rasmussen suggested that the Commission begin its discussion on the major areas (Vineyard, South Pleasanton, etc.). Once the general decisions are reached, it could go through each Element of the General Plan. Chairman Lutz advised he would fIrst like to discuss the General Plan element-by-element. Commissioner Hovingh advised he would like to see the 1993 slide presentation from staff on the Vineyard corridor alternatives. He also would like to discuss the major study areas first before discussing the General Plan element-by-element. Commissioner Dove believes they should address the zoning issues first because that flows through the entire General Plan. Commissioner Barker would like to go element-by-element. Commissioner McGuirk feels most of the issues raised fall within land uses and would like to start off discussing study areas fIrst. In response to Commissioner McGuirk, Mr. Rasmussen stated that he could keep track of all their recommendations (agreed to by a straw vote) and then incorporate those recommendations in a letter to the City Council. He also noted that the Commission must make formal recommendations on the Final EIR as well as the General Plan Update. Chairman Lutz noted the Commission had three alternative approaches: fIrst, discuss the Plan element-by-element, then discuss the "hot elements," or discuss the study areas. He would like to either start with the Elements or the hot items. Commissioner Wright feels the major concerns brought out through the public hearings would be the fIrst items to be discussed by the Commission. General discussion continued about the Commission starting its discussions at the next meeting (April 15) after closing the public hearing, as well as agendizing General Plan discussions on their regular meeting scheduled for April 24th, Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 April 1, 1996