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The next item on the agenda was consideration of the Central Business District, Civic Center portions of the General Plan. A discussion of this particular item followed and it was decided that the Commission should recom- mend to the City Council, by way of a resolution, that an outside consultant be brought in to make a study of Pleasanton in terms of the size of commercial development to be considered in terms of space, business and services which would compliment each other, parking areas, location of civic center, etc. On motion of Chairman Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner Landon, the follow- ing resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of this Commission that the City of Pleasanton undertake the study by a pro- fessional city and regional planner for the development of the downtown area, Civic Center in relation to the Expanded General Plan with emphasis on a marketing study; NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, that this Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that an outside professional city and regional planner be consulted to undertake the study of the downtown area, Civic Center in the City of Pleasanton. The Omission then set the date of April ll, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. for a study session on Recreation and Parks Development, Land Acquisition Program. There were no communications. Under matters for the information of the Commission, Mr. Fales presented plans from Stanley Builders, who own a parcel of property on the corner of First and Main Streets in a C-G Zone for a Milk Depot and Creamery, which is a permitted use under the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Fales showed the plans and stated that the Commission has the option of having a public hearing, but it is not necessary since this is a conforming use. There was some discussion regarding the landscaping and, on motion of Commissioner Landon, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, and unanimously approved, it was decided that the owners be advised that they will be required to put in landscaping on all land not used where it will not create an obstruction or interfere with parking facilities. Secretary Falea then read a portion of the League oP California Cities Bulletin regarding the 50,000,000 Federal Grants for open space land, and the Commission requested that Mr. Fales write for further informationibr a future study session. There being no further business, on motion of Chairman Mitchell, seconded by Conm~issioner Landon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. to meet again at 8:00 P.M. on A it 5, 1962. ~~~ V °1 ' t~ Secretary ~