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Page 3 Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION 8/24/83 and that the City of Pleasanton has 7.7 acres per 1,000 excluding the wilderness park, but in her opinion the national average includes communities that haven't properly addressed the park issue. Ms Bengtson defined both neighborhood and community parks. She stated that a neighborhood park is generally five acres+ but the City does have a 230-acre park (Walter. Johnson) included in the overall 516.3 acres worth of parks for the City. She also stated that a group of homeowners in the Oakhill park area have asked the Park and Recreation Commission to consider a pathway from their homes to Foothill Road. She said the developer will put in the pathway to provide access to the park. Muirwood community park is scheduled for work in the near future. She stated that the City has no bathroom facilities at any of the parks except Sports Park.. She also stated that a sod bank is at the Sports Park, lighting will be provided also. She said the Park and Recreation Commission has a few concerns they would like expressed; 1) encourage park land in the Vintage Hills area. They like to think that a neighborhood park should be no more than one-half mile from homes and they feel very strongly about this; 2) vehicle access from Sports. Park from the east. Ms. Bengtson indicated there are another 18 acres of land to be developed at this park and development will depend on vehicular access. Commissioner Getty asked if Ms. Bengtson was referring to Suttergate. Ms. Bengtson answered, 'not necessarily' and that the general plan subcommittee supported a path off of West Las Positas to the City Council and that Park and Recreation Commission would be supportive of some sort of study to analyze the situation. There is a need to get residents from Santa Rita Road to the Park other than going all of the way to Hopyard Road to the park. Commissioner Lindsey asked about a bridge over the Arroyo. Ms. Bengtson stated that the general plan review subcommittee suggested a bike path. She stated the Park and Recreation Commission has concerns with the industrial growth of the City as it relates to intercompany softball games and other sports. They are currently looking on how to accommodate them. They are also looking at picnic facilities. Chairman Wilson was impressed with Ms. Bengtson's report. He said he had no idea we had so many parks. Ms. Bengtson then reported that the Century House is being redecorated and renovated with the help of the Childrens' Hospital Branch and other groups. She stated the public is cordially invited to come and participate in activities to be held there to acknowledge the excellent work volunteered by local construction laborers, craftspeople and designers; Saturday, September 10, Champagne Preview; Sunday-Saturday, September 11-17 Designer Showcase Tours; and Sunday, September 18 Box Lunch Special. She urged everyone to purchase tickets for this event. Chairman Jamieson announced that Commissioner Wilson should be commended for donating the house as well as his efforts and support in the construction of the City Council Chambers. __..._. ... _......... _. .......... W... .. ...._.. _.__.~. _._. _.__._,__..T~...... .. _,.~. _.... .. _..,,__... .. .._.~ .. ....... ... .__ ..,. _. _ ____.. .. _...~..__ ._._.. .. _.. _. _.