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Page II-lO, third paragraph: Commissioner Hovingh noted a previously-approved change to the . Medium Density Residential density ranges. Page 11-11, third complete paragraph: Commissioner Hovingh noted that the hold capacity calculations have changed. Page 11-16, Program 5.2: This was discussed and will remain as written. Chairman Lutz feels that the City does seek business through the Economic Advisory Committee, and this program should be viewed as guidance to staff. Page 11-16, Program 3.2: The Commission will accept the recommended language change from the Park and Recreation Commission from "Consider" to "Explore," and the deletion of the portion "or other public open space area to serve as a location for outdoor community events." Page 11-16, Program 3.4: This was discussed and approved as written. However, Commissioner Hovingh feels that the limited parking downtown could pose a problem. Commissioner Wright feels that the City would not want to encourage three-story development in the Downtown. . Page 11-16, Program 3.5: Commissioner Hovingh suggested that the program (historic train concept) be deleted from the General Plan until the project is better defmed environmentally and public response is received. Commissioner Wright suggested to use the language "Consider." Commissioner McGuirk would prefer that the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way be used for the best alternative for pedestrian/vehicular circulation. The final consensus was to change "Encourage" to "Consider." Page 11-16, Program 6.2: There was discussion to add "affordable" regarding child care facilities. No agreement was reached to implement a change. Page 11-17, Program 7.2, and Page 11-17, Program 6.4: residential housing directly next to BART is unacceptable. to recommend the deletion of Programs 6.4 and 7.2. Commissioner Wright feels that The Commission members agreed Page 1-18, Policy 9: Commissioner Wright felt that the word "Provide" should be changed to "Make an effort" or "Where feasible." After discussion, the Commission agreed to the wording: "Provide each major residential area with high quality neighborhood facilities including a park and other amenities, and encourage the location of an elementary school. " Page 11-19, Program 13.1: Commissioner Wright suggested a modification to read: "Make an effort to reduce the need for vehicular traffic by. . .." This modification was accepted by the full Commission. Page 11-19, Program 13-6: This program regarding transit was discussed but was not changed. . Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 May 6, 1996