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Draft Environmental Impact Report Bernal Property Phase II Specific Plan EI R b. Alternative 2 In this arrangement, both the cultural arts center and the ACE Train Station would be located in the Phase II area, The cultural arts center would be located more centrally in the Central Area of the Bernal Property, in sub-area 6 near Valley Avenue, and the Ace Train Station would be located in sub-area 2, Under this alternative, the provision of the site for the train station would result in reducing the size of the open space area in the Central Area, Figure 8 (p, 26) shows Alternative 2, 2. Other Project Alternatives The use and siting alternatives outlined above represent theoretically possible land use and siting possibilities for the site. Additional theoretically possible alternatives include (a) a different set of land uses and land use locations for the site, (b) a "no development" alternative, and (c) an alternative site for the project, a. Alternative 3: Alternative Project for the Site An alternative of a different project is suggested by the land use plan shown in the Phase I Specific Plan for the Bernal Property, This is the "no project" alternative as required by CEQA: "no project," in the sense that, if Pleasanton does not adopt the Phase II Bernal Property Specific Plan, the Phase I Specific Plan would remain applicable, Figure 9 (p, 27) shows the Phase I Specific Plan and its designations for Phase II lands, The Phase I and Phase II plans are essentially the same with these exceptions: . Golf In the Western Area, the lands in Phase II sub-areas 11 through 16 that are designated for open space and other public uses are designated for "Potential Golf Course" in the Phase I land use diagram, . Residential, In the Central Area, land in Phase II sub-area 3 and part of sub-area 6 that are designated for open space are designated for "Optional Residential" in the Phase I land use diagram, The possible option of adopting a plan that incorporates either golf or residential or both has been eliminated or set back by subsequent events . Golf Since the time of the adoption of the Phase I Specific Plan, Pleasanton has devel- oped a municipal golf course in the Happy Valley area (opened for play in November, 2005), With plans for that course going forward, the relative importance of golf on the Bernal Property diminished and direction given by the City Council, City Commissions and citizen task forces became more focused on other kinds of public uses, During the Phase II planning process, the Bernal Property Task Force prioritized 42 potential land uses, and golf placed next to last (ranking 38, 39,40, and 41 for various 28