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Commissioner Tarver addressed Condition No. 10, stating that in his opinion when an agency takes land and develops it for public good that it should be accessible to all of the public, not just to Pleasanton residents. Mr. Fairfield responded to this comment by indicating that the philosophy of the plan as adopted by the City Council originally is that persons using the EBRPD property (horse riders, horse trailers, joggers, etc.) not have access through Pleasanton's Augustin Bernal Park. The criteria normally used to monitor this would be that one of the passengers in a car would have to show identification with a Pleasanton address on it. Mr. Fairfield stated that on September 8, 1988 the Park and Recreation Commission will be discussing Augustin Bernal park. Chairman Michelotti asked about the staging area. Mr. Fairfield stated that a seven acre staging area is being built into the project. Commissioner Hovingh discussed Condition No. 10 relating to hours of access for vehicular traffic. Mr. Fairfield stated that the master plan for the park has already been adopted. Commissioner Hovingh was concerned that should the hours of operation of the park be changed that the PUD have enough flexibility to accommodate the change. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Tarver commended the applicant for working with staff on this proposal. Commissioner Tarver didn't like the original PUD but acknowledged the Planning Commission's function at this hearing is one of certifying compliance with the original PUD. Commissioner Tarver spoke with regard to public improvements and that if the project is not safe, it should not be approved. If Engineering and other City staff feel the project is safe, then the City should assume responsibility. With regard to access, he didn't believe limiting access to Pleasanton residents is a good policy. The park should be enjoyed by everyone. Commissioner Tarver appreciated the comments of Commissioner Hovingh regarding flexibility of the PUD with regard to park hours. Commissioner Mahern commended the developers in doing what she hopes is "prototypical" for the area. She commended the developer in keeping the development below the tree line. The project is first-class. She would like to put other developers on alert that their projects in the ridgeland areas should be of this same quality. Commissioner Mahern expressed confusion as to why homeowners would be responsible for all utilities except for drainage. She agreed with Commissioner Tarver, it should be all or nothing. She preferred the original Conditions No. 26 and 27 and the amendment to Condition No. 22, if necessary. -9-