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don't reflect what exists at present. A balanced approach is necessary with the models and workshops. He expressed concern about development of the south Pleasanton Hills. He felt there could be further annexation in the area despite the urban growth boundary. Some of the arteries to be built could lead to further annexation and development in the future. He was confused about the references to existing plus approved and asked if approved meant what is permitted or what the land use designation allows? He also expressed concerns about a possible policy change regarding levels of service to allow higher designations at certain locations There were no further speakers. 4. Next Steps and Matters Initiated by Council or Commission. Mr. Blank supported using Option B-I. He wanted to review existing traffic and finding ways to mitigate it. There may be decisions to not make any changes to land use. He felt if land use was considered first, it would take longer to find adequate mitigations. Ms. Fox felt if the city tried to mitigate current traffic by possible street widenings, it would invite more regional cut through traffic onto Pleasanton streets. She wanted to review where traffic originates and decide on whether to widen the street to get dd of congestion or to determine the source of traffic and optimize where to spend resources for widening streets. She did not want to create a cross-town expressway for regional traffic to go through Pleasanton. She also wanted a better understanding of the Housing Element and possible problems from legal challenges due to development in different parts of town. She was concerned about not being able to change a land use from residential to open space because of a possible legal challenge. She did not want to go through traffic mitigations, then land use and then have to go back through traffic mitigations. She favored using Option B-2, but felt either option would work. Ms. Roberts supported Option B-1 primarily because the community needs to understand where the city is now and there is a need to try to mitigate current circulation problems. To add projects at this point would be confusing to the public. Mr. Arkin favored Option B-1 for the same reasons Ms. Roberts mentioned. He wanted to fix the current situation before considering additional land use. Ms. Maas also supported Option B-1. Mayor Hosterman thanked the Planning Commissioners for all their time and work on this process. Joint Workshop City Council and Planning Commission 10 03/22/05