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Mr. Iserson said the gpecifie Plan did identify an option of a mini-plaza and a potential location in the vicinity of Division or the Round Table Pizza parking area. Ms. Ayala's vision goes a little beyond that to link it to Lions Wayside Park with a pedestrian passage. Ms. Dennis asked if the plaza is already in the Specific Plan recommendations? Mr. Iserson said it was a possibility, but none of the mini-plazas were shown as a definite location. Ms. Dennis understood that what Ms. Ayala was adding was the study of a design for a potential linkage. Mr. Iserson said yes. Mr. Campbell asked if that would be outside the current EIR? Mr. Iserson said no. The mini-plaza concept was included and the suggestion for a pedestrian linkage would be subject to study and further environmental review if it is determined to be necessary when the concept is more defined. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to add a section to the Design and Beautification Chapter as follows: "That a mini-plaza shall be provided on Main Street in the vicinity of the Division Street/Main Street intersection and it shah be linked to Lions Wayside Park via a greenbelt pedestrian way. The final design of this mini- plaza greenbelt shall be subject to further study which shah include the potential of closing Railroad Avenue southerly of Division Street to further accommodate the greenbelt connection. The study shall include options for a mini-plaza and greenbelt designs and locations, environmental review and full public input." The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Campbell, and Vice Mayor Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None (2A) 325 Ray Street land use designation. Mr. Iserson explained this property is designated as commercial. There was a two-story office development proposed a few years ago which was denied by the Planning Commission. The Specific Plan Committee reviewed options for this property and held meetings with the neighbors on Walnut Drive as well as the property owner. The recommendation was then for high density residential and the owner has a plan for ten, small lot, single-family homes on the site. Staff believes that putting residential units there could expose new residents to potential land use conflicts with the businesses in the Cheese Factory, a couple of which are open late, such as the brew pub. Also, the Specific Plan in the past has had a vision of expanding the commercial area away from Main Street a little more than currently. He realized this is a Pleasanton City Council 19 03/05/02 Minutes