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~^ as consistent with the square footages that were the maximum for the FAR variances in the surrounding neighborhood presented by staff in the hearing." The minutes were approved as amended. 3. MEETING OPEN FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM WHICH IS NOT ALREADY ON THE AGENDA. Ms. Decker noted that with regard to Item S.a., PMSC-2, Citv of Pleasanton (Pleasanton Memorial Gazdenl, comments had been received from individuals concerning maintenance, landscaping, costs, ground cover, and so forth. She noted that this would be an appropriate time to take public comment on those issues because they are unrelated to the action that the Planning Commission is requested to take on this item, which is a determination of General Plan consistency. Mr. Clark Scott noted that the cemetery may revert to a pioneer-type cemetery, and he did not see why raised headstones could not be used. He was concerned that some plots were marked off with cement mazkers surrounding the plots. He would like the cemetery to remain the way it has been rather than revert to pioneer status. He would like the City to take over the maintenance of the cemetery, whether it remains in its present status or reverts to a pioneer-type cemetery. ~ In response to an inquiry by Chair Fox regazding the controlling body of the cemetery, Ms. Decker replied that staff would forward Mr. Scott's comments to the appropriate staff member and then report back with respect to the appropriate individuals or committees. Ms. June Scott inquired whether the City would take over the cemetery. Ms. Decker noted that the proposal to have the City take ownership of the cemetery went before the City Council, which was attached to the staff report. In terms of plans for the maintenance and upkeep, she would determine who the responsible party would be and then report back to the Commission. Ms. Scott expressed strong concern about the maintenance of the cemetery and noted that she and other families of those interred there had to perform the maintenance. She noted that her son was buried there 22 yeazs ago at age 19, and they thought the cemetery would be taken Gaze of. She was very concerned about the appazent lack of progress with respect to the caze of the cemetery. Commissioner Blank noted Ms. Scott's frustration and indicated that this was the first time this item had come before the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 18, 2006 Page 2 of 22