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<br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Page VII-15, Program 8.2: Commissioner Hovingh opposed this program regarding the <br />preservation of viticulture and would like it eliminated. There was no support for modification. <br /> <br />Page VU-17, Program ILl: Commissioner Wright would like to add the language "if possible" <br />or "make attempt to" regarding park land acquisition. Staff advised that "acquire" could mean <br />purchase by City or dedication by developers. No change was made to this program. <br /> <br />Page VII-17, Program 11.2: Discussed by Commissioner Wright, feeling in-lieu park fees <br />should not be discouraged in favor of park land; however, the Commission did not support <br />making a change to this program. <br /> <br /> <br />Page VII-18, Program 11.8: Commissioner Wright feels the words "where feasible" should be <br />added. It is not always possible to build a park within a half mile of the residential area they <br />serve. After discussion, no change was made. <br /> <br />Page VII-18, Program 11.10: Commissioner McGuirk feels non-Pleasantonresidents should be <br />charged for park use. Mr. Rasmussen noted the difficulty in monitoring and charging fees to <br />non-residents. No change was made. <br /> <br />Mr. Rasmussen advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission requested a program be <br />added to establish an adopt-a-park program. The Commission agreed to this addition. <br /> <br />Chairman Lutz commented and the Commission agreed that Policy 12 should be corrected to <br />. change "biking" to "hiking." <br /> <br />In response to Commissioner Hovingh's comments, Mr. Rasmussen advised that the State <br />Department of Fish and Game has advised staff of several errors in the plant and wildlife species <br />reference tables. These errors will be updated throughout the Conservation and Open Space <br />Element. Staff was directed to make the appropriate corrections accordingly. <br /> <br />VII. Noise Element <br /> <br />Commissioner Hovingh feels the 65 dB is an excessive noise level for residential front yards. <br />He suggested that the General Plan not be changed in selected cases to allow the acceptable noise <br />levels to increase from 60 dB to 65 dB. Commissioners Barker and Wright concurred. It was <br />noted there are some areas where the noise level is over 60 dB at the present time. After <br />considerable discussion, the Commission voted 3-2 in support of the General Plan's language <br />of 65 dB noise levels (Barker, Hovingh opposed). <br /> <br />Page VIII-10, add Program 4.2: Commissioner Hovingh suggested the City aggressively enforce <br />noise emission standards for all vehicles, including trucks, buses, motorcycles, and automobiles. <br />The Commission agreed to this addition. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Minutes <br /> <br />Page 14 <br /> <br />May 8, 1996 <br />