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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br />In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding Pleasanton's equestrian trails <br />and dog pazks, Mike Fulford, City landscape architect, noted that there were several <br />pedestrian/equestrian trails in town, although they were not used very much. He believed <br />that equestrian trails would have value on the west side of the Bernal Property. He added <br />that dog parks aze separated into small dog (less than 20 pounds) and large dog areas. <br />In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas regazding whether an outdoor <br />swimming pool could be considered, Mr. Fulford cautioned against including too many <br />uses in the plans. <br />In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Peazce regazding whether there was a <br />demonstrated need for a sepazate dog park, Mr. Fulford noted that staff has received <br />numerous requests for additional dog pazks. In addition, informal studies have indicated <br />residents' desires to have a dog park in each quadrant of town. He noted that the existing <br />dog pazk facilities have proven to be very successful and that they were being heavily <br />used. <br />Chairperson Arkin polled the Commissioners on the straw poll items <br />Summary of Saecific Plan "Straw Vote" Actions <br />Tennis Courts <br />Commissioner Maas supported including tennis courts, which have become extremely <br />populaz. She would like to see a phased installation of lights, which would otherwise be <br />hazder to install later. She believed that even unlit tennis courts would be a great <br />amenity. <br />Commissioner Fox would not include tennis courts and believed there were enough <br />public and private tennis facilities in town. <br />Commissioner Pearce supported tennis courts and did not believe that an acre for six <br />courts was unreasonable, given the amount of organized sports in the City. She believed <br />that unlit tennis courts would be better than no courts at all. <br />Commissioner Roberts agreed with Commissioner Peazce and added that it was a good <br />sport for adults. <br />Chairperson Arkin believed that phasing was a financial issue and supported tennis <br />courts. <br />The straw vote in favor of adding tennis courts was 4-1, as follows: <br />Ayes: Commissioners Arkin, Maas, Pearce, and Roberts. <br />Noes: Commissioner Fox. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Apri126, 2006 Page 7 of 22 <br />