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<br /> 3 <br /> LAND USE ELEMENT <br /> PLANNING VISION <br /> The planning vision for the Phase II Specific Plan Area is that it become the "crown jewel" of <br /> Pleasanton, reflecting the environmental and cultural heritage of the Valley. It is to serve as a <br /> focal point, town gathering place, and family place for people of all ages. The overall visual <br /> image is one of an open space/Grand Park-like setting within which public and quasi-public uses <br /> and facilities are to be carefully integrated. The unifying landscape character is to become one of <br /> a grand open space arboretum, with agriculture at first, then evolving into wooded and meadow <br /> areas over time. <br /> All facilities are to be high quality, easily accessible, and provide flexibility that will meet the <br /> changing community needs and values over time. Buildings, other structures, and open areas are <br /> to blend together into a unified and visually appealing setting. Land uses and activities are to <br /> complement surrounding uses. Planning for the site is to focus on environmental and fiscal <br /> sustainability. The preservation of the open space and initiation of public facility improvements <br /> are to be this generation's gift to future generations of the community. <br /> POTENTIAL LAND USES <br /> The underlying use within which all future development is to be integrated consists of open <br /> space. This area is to feature a coordinated system oflinkages including planted woodland and <br /> meadows, restored and recreated channels, lakes and ponds, vegetated storm-water basins, other <br /> wetlands, trails with rest stops and staging areas, and protected view corridors. The open <br /> space/Grand Park -like character is intended to create the dominant visual theme for designing <br /> future development. <br /> Within this setting, a variety of public and quasi-public uses may be considered for development. <br /> However, during the extended timeframe over which development occurs, undeveloped portions <br /> of the Phase II Planning Area are to be used for agriculture, open space, and/or other temporary <br /> uses (of a minor nature) consistent with the purposes of this Specific Plan, as may be approved <br /> by the City Council. <br /> Administrative Draft, Bernal Property Phase II Specific Plan, October 25, 2005 Page II <br />