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that meeting and provide their input. After the Commission makes its recommendations, the matter will go to the City Council for approval. The goals were to design a park that included active and passive uses. There is a botanical garden, lighted pathways, a circular area that could be used as an amphitheater, and variations in elevations to add to the open space perception. No permanent lines will be established for the sports fields. He thanked all the Task Force members and felt it has designed a park that will be appreciated by all. Ms. Michelotti asked if there had been consideration of having a joint meeting between the Community Park Task Force and the Bernal Property Task Force before the issue went before the Parks and Recreation Commission? Mr. Thorne pointed out that there are liaison members from each Task Force, so there is a sharing of information. Ms. Ayala asked if there was disclosure regarding the lighted sports fields and noise being given to the KB Homes purchasers? Ms. McKeehan indicated that information is included in the documents given to the home buyers. If Council so desires, staff could draft something to be given to potential buyers. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Item 6a PUD-15, Bay Area Self-Storage/Michael Walsh Application for: (1) PUD zoning and Development Plan approval to allow the construction of an approximately 139,928 sq. ft. self-storage facili .ty, including a 2,700 sq. ft. manager's apartment/office space, on a 6.89 acre portion of an 8.46 acre site located at 3100 Valley avenue on the northwest quadrant of Valley Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad right- of-way; and (2) a reduction in lower income housing fee. (SR 02:005) Also consider the negative declaration prepared for the project. Brian Swift presented the staff report. Mr. Campbell inquired about the Iron Horse Trail. Mr. Swift explained that the Iron Horse Trail is the pedestrian/bicycle trail that runs from north of Walnut Creek along the Southern Pacific railroad corridor and reaches to Dublin, but does not yet connect to Pleasanton. The East Bay Regional Park District has a license to construct the remaining portion from the BART station in Pleasanton to Shadow Cliffs Park. That trail is in publicly owned former railroad corridors. However, Alameda County does not own the entire corridor from Busch Road south. The East Bay Regional Park District originally planned to bring the trail to Busch Road, cross Valley Avenue and run down the sidewalk on the west side and under the underpass to Stanley Boulevard, where one would have to cross Stanley Boulevard to get to Shadow Cliffs Park. With this project, the applicant has agreed to dedicate Pleasanton City Council 5 01/15/02 Minutes