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.. ~ -~ 13. MATTERS FCR INFORMATION OF THE COMMISSION a. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regardi a Interior Linear Parks This item was in the form of a memorandum dated March 3, 1969, from the Director of Public Works addressed to the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Park Commission. Mr. Castro stated that since he had a few differences of opinion on this item from the Director of Public Works, he would like to set a joint meeting between the Park and Recreation Commissioners and the Planning Commissioners, to see just what direction the Commission will take regarding park concepts and design. Reference was made to a statement Mr. Fales made regarding the possibility of Pleasanton having reached a saturation point as far ae parks are concerned. Mr. Castro stated that in Southern California, it was found in a study that a large regional park was more economical to maintain than numerous small neighborhood parka. It was decided to arrange a meeting between the two Commissions. b. Si ns This was a report back to the Commission regarding certain signs which were in violation of the Ordinance, and which were noticed by the Cos®issioners. 14. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MBMBERS a. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of adding two more members to the Planning Commission panel. Basically, the Commissioners were not in favor of this idea at this time. b. Chairman Plato made reference to the fact that he was upset to learn that the Fa lender Homes development will be situated over an earthquake fault. The Director of Public Works clarified this matter by stating that each developer is required to obtain a report from a Soils Engineer, and his recommendations are taken into consideration by the City staff in determining the feasibility of situating a development in any given area. There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Carrigan, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. 8 -