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designations. None of the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes ever referred to land use designation changes for the private residences off of Vervais Street. It appeared to her from past minutes that there was a separate thread of the Parks and Trails Master Plan adopted after the Downtown Specific Plan was adopted. She did not believe these properties had been discussed in detail_ She would like to have a discussion in the future to avoid this from occurring again_ In response to Commissioner Roberts' question whether the Parks and Recreation Commission made land use designations, Ms. Nerland confirmed that it did not, although it may comment on appropriate areas for parks. The recommendations for land use designation would come from the Planning Commission to the City Council. She noted that the discussions earlier in the day with the property owners concluded that if that was not the direction of the City Council, the applicant should come forward with an application to revisit the Specific Plan designation on the property. That application would come before the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council. She advised that the closed session was to discuss whether to acquire the property under the proposed financial terms. Commissioner Fox believed that even if only the DuClair property were the issue, there should be a discussion about what to do with the Garibaldi property. She would like this situation from recurring. Ms. Nerland. advised that the Planning Commission may comment about designation on adjoining properties and whether it would like the City to initiate a redesignation of the property. She suggested that property owners call City staff if they receive land use redesignation correspondence. Alameda County Planninu Commission Letter Commissioner Blar~lc inquired about the disposition of the letter draRed by the City regarding this ostrich farm on Happy Valley Road. Ms. Nerland noted that the hearing had been postponed several times and believed that the letter brought the issue to the fore with other County departments as well_ Shonnin~ Center at Honvard Road/Owens Drive Chairperson Maas believed the shopping center where Burger King and Conroy Florist are located was an unsightly £e ature of a City gateway_ She noted that the entire corner, including the El Balazo sign, was unattractive and inquired whether it could be updated. She noted that the landscaping had not been kept up. Mr. Pavan noted that he had been at that location the previous month and noted that this could be forwarded to Code Enforcement for sign inspection and whether it conformed to the Pleasanton Municipal Code_ He noted that staff would look into this matter diligently and would look into possible violations of the YUD. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 26, 2005 Page 15 of 1 7