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Commissioner Pearce noted that she liked the new emphasis on walkability on pages 3 and 4. Chairperson Arkin agreed with her comment. Commissioner Blank noted that with respect to the Alameda County Fairgrounds on page 5, some language should be added to recognize the Annual Fair and to encourage agricultural gatherings. Commissioner Fox noted that with respect to Historic Resources on pages 6 and 7, the language should be modified to read as follows: "The Downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods contains most of Pleasanton's recognized historic resources." Commissioner Blank noted that on page 8, the sports park was mentioned, but the community activities goals on page 9 did not discuss sports as a community activity. He would like to work that aspect into the community activities section. Commissioner Fox noted that on page 10, the discussion of activities such as fanner's market should include the children's fair as well. Commissioner Peazce noted that on page 12, the bus shelters should be compatible with walkability. Commissioner Peazce noted that on page 14, the language should be modified to read as follows: "Pleasanton aces embraces a broad definition of family..." Commissioner Fox noted that the language on page 20 should be modified to read as follows: "...maintain the scale and chazacter of the historic Downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods..." Chairperson Arkin expressed concern about City entryways and edges on page 22 with respect to community sign at Hopyard Road and Stoneridge Drive, which used to be at the edge of town, and the sign had never been relocated once the edge of town moved. A discussion of the entryway signs and landscaping ensued. It was the consensus of the Commission to add a policy to construct City entry signs. Chairperson Arkin believed the Downtown Specific Plan discussed improving the bridge over the arroyo and did not see any policies discussing that. Commissioner Fox noted the "Jack in the Box" next to a residential neighborhood and suggested a policy stating that open space buffers be provided between commercial development and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Chairperson Arkin wanted to put more substance into this document as it relates to dealing with the challenge of integrating new development into existing neighborhoods. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 27, 2006 Page 4 of 17