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(TOD)within the Business Park, focused on the area at and around the BART station. At that time, after discussion and public input, the City Council authorized Hacienda to move forward with a preparing a Specific Plan. Neither staff nor the City Council provided any endorsement of the proposed uses. The process was viewed as a means of exploring potential land changes for the Hacienda Business Park and for determining land use options for the General Plan update. THE NEW VISION FOR HACIENDA According to the Work Program for this project (see Attachment 1), the Specific Plan will look at a new vision for Hacienda that fundamentally reconsiders the relationships amongst transportation, land use, and livability, and that embraces: . A mix of transit supportive land uses, densities and development patterns; . The creation of a highly walkable place defined by a strong public realm with public open spaces and plazas; . The continued success of existing businesses and the addition of new ones; . Carefully located and sized shops and restaurants; . The introduction of more housing; and, . The creation of well-defined and meaningful sub-districts that will serve existing employees, residents, and the City of Pleasanton. Work on the Specific Plan is proceeding in three phases: Stage 1: Consultant Team "Immersion" Research and Analysis; Stage 2: Evolution ofIdeas; and, Stage 3: Production of Final Plan Documentation. The presentation at the Joint Meeting will focus on the background research and analysis completed, community objectives, and process for the Specific Plan. MAJOR ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED IN SPECIFIC PLAN The Hacienda Specific Plan will include a mixed-use, transit-oriented land use concept that is new to the City of Pleasant on. As the background research and analysis is completed, and ideas for various scenarios have evolved, several areas of discussion have emerged. Staff and the project sponsors are seeking feedback on several issues. These include: . Land Use. Hacienda Business Park was originally conceived as a master planned, campus-like, auto-oriented location for large corporate users. Housing of various densities (over 1,500 units) was later added, and in the mid-1990's, the Dublin- Pleasanton BART station was opened. Although currently Hacienda incorporates a mix ofland uses, including several retail centers, the objective of the Specific Plan would be to update the Park as a distinct community, with unified amenities and a unique identity. This would include adding housing in locations that are intended to SR 05:304 Page 2