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r discussion was not scheduled to be held on traffic or infrastructure at this meeting and that individual meetings would be held on the vazious housing sites, including the East Side, North Pleasanton business park area, possibly South Pleasanton, and other sites in the City. She added that a Joint City Council-Planning Commission workshop on traffic issues would be held on Tuesday, March 9°i, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 3. MEETING OPEN FOR ANY MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM WHICH IS NOT ALREADY ON THE AGENDA Phil Blank, 1339 Hearst Drive, stated that he attended a Joint City Council-Planning Commission meeting at which a moratorium on development projects was mentioned. He requested the Commission to formally recommend by unanimous vote to the City Council a moratorium on all major housing developments in the City until the General Plan Update is completed. Michael Regan, 1363 Hearst Drive, concurred with Mr. Blank's statement and requested that the Planning Commission hold a specific meeting on the South Pleasanton area in conjunction with the Kottinger Hills and Lund Ranch developments as part of its General Plan Update discussion. Pam Schrader, 3673 Touriga Drive, indicated that she appreciated all the work that has already been done in her neighborhood with respect to traffic mitigation but noted that not enough has been done considering the presence of the large Ruby Hill development as well as schools in the area. She expressed concern regarding traffic impacts the Kottinger Hills development would add to the neighborhood. Commissioner Arkin suggested that this item, which would fall under "Matters Initiated by Commission Members," be discussed at this time. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Sullivan stated that he would like the Commission to make a formal recommendation to the City Council to establish a moratorium on any major residential development project until after the General Plan Update has been completed. Brian Swift, Planning Director, explained that the Commission may not discuss the matter at this time because it is not on the agenda; however, the Commission may request that it be put on a future Planning Commission agenda. He further explained that it would not be possible to put it on the upcoming Regular Planning Commission tneeting scheduled for March 10`x' due to lack of time for notification requirements but that it could possibly be scheduled for the second regular meeting on March 24°i. PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PLAN UPDATE MINUTES, 3/4/2004 Page 2 of 13