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Resolution No. 2717 ..Planning Commission 10/23/85 the proximity to the existing bridge crossing over the Arroyo del Valle, limits the potential points of ingress and egress associated with the site. In addition, any vehicle movements generated by site development will likely require a single access driveway for entrance and exits. The proximity to the intersection will likely eliminate further flexibility in site circulation; and WHEREAS, the site is also affected by the location of the Del Valle Parkway extension and any associated improvements to the First Street alignment. while the precise alignment for the parkway has not been determined, there is the potential that additional right-of-way may be required from this site to accommodate either one or both of these projects. Along the Stanley Boulevard frontage, an additional travel lane, turning lane, bike path, and pedestrian sidewalk is projected for the south side of the Del Valle Parkway route. In order to accommodate future First Street traffic between Stanley Boulevard/Del Valle Parkway and Interstate 680, proposals have been made to widen First Street, including the widening of the bridge over the Arroyo del Valle. The need to acquire any additional right-of-way from the project site to accommodate the widening of First Street cannot be determined at this time. Finally, the consolidation of the railroad lines will result in a 100 foot width strip of property immediately west of this project site. The disposition of this property also has yet to be determined. The proposed uses have included a parking area to a new street paralleling First street; and WHEREAS, Planning Commission agrees with the City Staff that the conversion of this site from the current "Open Space" land use designation is premature. Staff recognizes that there are other properties in the vicinity currently designated "Commercial and Offices" but that even these sites have yet to be fully developed. Access to the project will be limited and the pending roadway improvements in the area will likely affect this accessibility even further. Given the availability of other commercial/office sites, the Planning Commission does not feel that the conversion of this site is critical at this time; and WHEREAS, because of the above, no action was taken with regard to the negative declaration proposed for the subject application. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. Recommends denial of Cae GP-85-10, application ofJohn Caroline and Art Dunkley for a General Plan amendment as herein described.