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In response to Commissioner Olson's inquiry if the Draft EIR stage is that part of process where other alternatives can be added to the mix, Ms. Decker said no. She stated that at this stage, the environmental document is being considered in terms of the range of alternatives which are less envirotunentally sound versus what is environmentally preferred. She noted that the purpose of the Planning Commission meeting is to provide a public form for the Commission and the general public to make comments on the document. She added that the presentation and discussion of comments is not limited to this public heazing forum and that staff will be accepting comments related to the Drafr EIR from the Commission, the Council, and the general public until the end of the public comment period. She stated that the consultant will then address all these concerns in the Final EIR. Commissioner Olson noted that he has read all the records and emails regarding the previous project for this sites and questioned why other alternatives which aze acceptable to the community cannot be considered at this time. At this point, Ms. Hatryman advised the. Commission that they needed to wrap up the discussion on this item because under the Brown Act, staff is allowed to briefly respond to questions during Matters Initiated by Commission Members. She then stated that the Commission will have the opportunity at the August 23`d meeting to talk about the alternatives in the Draft EIR and what altematives the Commission would like to see. She clarified, however, that this does not mean there will be responses to those comments ~" or that the Final EIR will analyze the alternatives recommended by the Commission; the Final EIR will, however, respond to suggestions for other alternatives. Commissioner Peazce indicated that every comment will have a response in the Final EIR. Commissioner Fox requested that for the August 23`d meeting, staff provide the Commission with all the supporting documents referenced in the Draft EIR such as the Berlogaz geotechnical report, noise studies, azchitectural or archaeological reports, soils analysis, and all reports that aze specific to the site, as well as the Pleasanton Unified School District report on enrollment projections. Chairperson Arkin reiterated his request to walk the site with staff. Commissioner Blank joined the Commission on the dais. Staff Review Boazd Meetin¢s Commissioner Peazce inquired if Commissioners could sit in on Staff Review Boazd meetings to give them an understanding of the process an application goes through before it comes before the Commission. ~., Ms. Decker replied that the Commissioners aze welcome to attend the meetings. She added that it is at these meetings that staff from the different departments get a first look PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 26, 2006 Page 22 of 24