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<br />- <br /> <br />- . <br /> <br />-~ ..~. <br /> <br />Composting sites and support buildings for equipment storage would need to <br />be sensitively located out of public view, to the extent feasible. Equipment and <br />materials might be shared with other adjacent agricultural uses. <br /> <br />2. Agriculture - The Bernal Property has historically been maintained in agricultural <br />use. Crops have included hops, alfalfa, oats, corn, other seasonal field grains, <br />and flowers. Agricultural use will continue, at least in the near-term, as future <br />site development occurs. Agricultural acreage will gradually be reduced and <br />be replaced by a variety of uses, including primarily open space as defined by <br />native woodlands and meadows. <br /> <br />In addition to temporary agricultural use, permanent agriculture is a potentially <br />permitted use. Agriculture would serve symbolic as well as functional <br />purposes, and help to recall the early heritage of Pleasanton. It can also serve <br />as an educational asset, Demonstration planting areas reflecting Pleasanton's <br />agricultural heritage might be developed such as flowers, orchards, vineyards <br />or hops. Gardening clubs could be provided with areas for the cultivation of <br />flowers. Plots could be made available for local restaurants to grow their own <br />produce. The sale of off-site grown holiday items such as pumpkins, Christmas <br />trees, etc. might also be appropriate. <br /> <br />Agricultural uses should generally be restricted to sustainable farming practices. <br />The potential use of pesticides and fertilizers would need to be minimized and <br />carefully managed. Sustainable agriculture would offer numerous educational <br />opportunities to the community and children in particular. Practicing <br />sustainable agriculture based upon natural processes allows for "hands on" <br />lessons in the natural sciences and ecology. <br /> <br />3. Child Care - Child care can be made available through a variety of full-time <br />public and private facilities designed to provide family support while parents <br />are at work. Licensed child care centers, school-age programs and/or full-time <br />preschool programs are all appropriate. <br /> <br />4. Cultural Arts Facilities - One of the primary desired facilities for the Phase <br />II Plan Area is a cultural arts center (CAC). The CAC is envisioned as a major <br />community gathering area, as well as the visual focal point of the Bernal <br />Property, with various cultural and educational facilities for people of all ages. <br />The architecture should be inspiring, creating a visually stimulating landmark. <br /> <br />The CAC could consist of multi-functional art classrooms, workrooms, and <br />demonstration studios that might be shared with the Pleasanton Unified School <br />District. In addition, art studios, a public art gallery with gift shop and cafe, <br />administrative office space, and related facilities could be provided. The desired <br />focus of the CAC is an BOO seat sub-regional indoor theatre with rehearsal area, <br /> <br />Land Use Element <br /> <br />171 <br />