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Pam Hardy, representing Ponderosa Homes, also thanked all those who participated in the planning process for this project. She reviewed the project site, building designs, park and trail. Pastor Mike Bards, 7478 Highland Oaks Drive, representing the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, commended Ponderosa for this project. He related the history of his church and the activities of the congregation, which benefit many varied groups in the community. He looked forward to working with the senior citizens near the new church. He then related the activities and programs of the church, which serve all ages. He also noted the church facilities are available for use by other groups as well. Pastor Bards then described the various local and international outreach programs. Lew Dominy, Dominy and Associates Architects, presented a site plan for the proposed church facility and noted the pedestrian access and desired connection to the Iron Horse Trail. Pam Hardy responded to previous questions. She referred to the carport issue and indicated that Ponderosa concurs with staff that it would be desirable to have a covered walkway from the building to a designated drop off and pick up area. She said they did not propose the carports for aesthetic reasons. Instead more trees and landscape would be provided. She asked for approval of the covered walkways. Mr. Campbell asked if Ponderosa could work with the Civic Art Commission to provide some kind of art in the park. Ms. Hardy indicated they would be happy to talk to the Commission. Public art had not been considered because the park area is a privately owned and maintained pool/cabana facility and is not located on a major arterial road. She believed there were different ways to provide public art in a passive or informal manner. Ms. Michelotti asked where the carport covers would have been located if they had been required. Were they for all parking spaces or in specific areas? Ms. Hardy said the covered walkways would be provided from the buildings to the parking lots and pointed to the site plan to give an idea of the locations. She said a specific number of carports had not been discussed. They had considered providing them for a certain number of the market rate units. It was thought they would be in a central location and any demands for additional carports would be evaluated in the future. Ms. Ayala suggested installing an art piece at the Iron Horse trailhead near the church. Ms. Michelotti asked how visible that area would be from Valley Avenue? Ms. Hardy felt there was some visibility and indicated the path would be designed so it is clearly a public access way. She expressed concerns for maintenance and security for the artwork so it would not be vandalized. Pleasanton City Council 11 08/20/02 Minutes