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. . . a City-owned neighborhood park and whether it is in conformance with the General Plan. The zoning of this area is PUD-ICO (Industrial, Commercial, and Office) District. This parcel was origittally planned to be developed with a reverse osmosis plant for high water demand users. Such businesses never materialized; and the water recycling facility was never built. Staff feels the land use of this area would be in conformance with the General Plan. The proposed park would meet many General Plan goals such as providing a wide variety of recreational facilities ranging from tot lots to senior citizens centers; providing neighborhood parks within one-half mile of residences; creating and maintaining safe effective bicycle system and pedestrian and equestrian trail system. Commissioner Wright expressed his concern about the layout of parking. Commissioner McGuirk would rather not have a baseball field. Mr. Beougher advised that the City does not allow baseball in neighborhood parks. Commissioner McGuirk would also suggest separating the adult exercise area and the roller blading area. Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Commissioner McGuirk, finding the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and adopting a resolution approving the draft Negative Declaration, ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Barker, Hovingh, McGuirk, Wright and Chairman Lutz None None None Resolution No. PC 96-31 was entered adopting the draft Negative Declaration, as motioned. Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Commissioner McGuirk, finding that the City purchase of three vacant parcels in the Hacienda Business Park for development of a City- owned park is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Barker, Hovingh, McGuirk, Wright and Chairman Lutz None None None Planning Cammission Minutes Page 10 Kay 8. 1996