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Item 6_c_ was considered before iterrx 6. d. e_ Review and Comments I2e~ardin~: (1) Five Alternative Site Plans for the "Central Area" of the City-Owned Bernal Property: and I2) Two Alternative Site Plans for the Proposed Bernal Community Park Wayne Rasmussen, Rasmussen Plarxxzing, Ine_, and Michael Fotherin gham, M.D. Fotheringham Landscape Architects, Ine_, project consultants, presented the staff report and described the purpose of the meeting. Mr. Rasmussen stated that the G'ity Council has directed that the five site plans for the "Central Area" of the City-owned Bernal Property and the two alternative site plans for the proposed Bernal Community Park be forwarded to the various City commissions arxd committees for public review and comments. They then described. the various alternatives in detail and requested the Coxrxmission and the public to present their comments and input on these alternatives_ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENI: D_ Wendy Lee, 1536 Oak Vista Way, noted that the neighborhood had very narrow streets and that she would like to see adequate parking area in the Downtown. Chairperson Maas requested that "No Parking" signs be posted directly across frorrx the Fairgrounds during events at the Fairgrounds. I-l.B. Wilson, 5050 Blackbird Way, expressed concern about the loss of tennis courts given the increase in Yleasanton's population. He noted that there was extreme pressure on the existing courts and that only a £ew were lightcd_ En>n Sringhurst, 1456 Oak Vista Way, noted that he was at the C7ity Council meeting and stated that preferences of the different Councilmenibars_ As a Walnut Ilills resident, he expressed concern about the land use in the area and added that when land for the cultural arts center was removed from the area, the remaining regional wetlands would. not be appropriate to recreate or walk dogs. He was concerned about noise coming from the amphitheatre, particularly amplit3ed music. Michael O'Callaghan, 125 West Wcal Street, Pleasanton Downtown Association, agreed with Ms. Lee's comments. He expressed concern about the acoustics in the amphitheatre. In response to Commissioner Fox's inquiry regarding which choice he favored, he stated that the Pleasanton Downtown Association strongly Favored locating the cultural arts center close to the Downtown. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED_ C=omrrxissioner Fox agreed with the Pleasanton Downtown. Association and favored locating the Civic Center towards Bernal Avenue, even if the sports fields and dog parks PLANNING COMMISSION MIND"I'ES March 9, 2005 Page 7 of 10