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Hanson A¢¢reeates/Kiewit/Zone 7 Lakes/Hunter-Thornwood Chairperson Roberts stated that it was a good idea to move the transfer station and industrial activities eastward towazd the Vulcan Materials Company site. She pointed out that the only viable residential development for the azea would be TOD, that is, transfer of development rights, in order to accommodate the number of units and make the project economically viable, and that it would be necessazy to extend El Charro Road to Stanley Boulevard for asmart-growth community in the area. She indicated that she would like to see the traffic model to see whether this extension would create more traffic or alleviate the situation. Chairperson Roberts stated that she would like to see commercial development on the Walsh property and proposed that the townhouses be moved into a residential area. She added that she would like to see a park around the Cope Lake azea. Commissioner Sullivan concurred that it would be good to maintain industrial activity at the east end of Pleasanton. He stated that he liked the smart-growth concept and TOD but was concerned that adding 1,900 residential units in the azea would create a traffic gridlock even if El Charro Road were extended to Stanley Boulevard. He indicated and that he would like to see more information on actual traffic and the impacts that would be generated by the project. He commented that the actual mix ofresidential-commercial development should have just enough commercial to make the community viable and self-sufficient without importing cars into the azea. Commissioner Sullivan added that he would like to see a passive park use at Cope Lake with restored wetlands, access around the Lake, and bike trails access to the Busch property development. Commissioner Fox expressed concern regazding cut-through with the extension of El Charro Road to Stanley Boulevard. She commented that vehicles would continue to use Valley Avenue and Stanley Boulevard from Sunol Boulevard and First Street to bypass the bottleneck at I-580. She stated that building 1,900 residential units in the azea is too high and would like to see that scale closer to the freeway or BART. She noted that office use on Parcel G would not be a compatible use with the adjacent neighborhood and proposed that the parcel be developed with a complementary use to the Staples Ranch community pazk or remain open space. She added that Parcel G could fit in as a recreational use if the Lake I buffer zone to the north side. She stated that Cope Lake should not be allowed to dry out and that its water level should be maintained for the wild life in the area. Commissioner Maas stated that she would like to see amixed-use development with housing above retail development but expressed concern with the existing 60 KV lines overhead. She indicated her concurrence with recreational use at Cope Lake. b. Schedule of Future Meetin¢s The Commission considered possible workshop dates to discuss housing, South Pleasanton, Hacienda Pazk, and other infill areas. No dates were set for future meetings, and staff indicated that it would inform the Commission of possible dates via a-mail. PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PLAN UPDATE MINUTES, 4/22/2004 Page 9 of 11