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Doug Reynolds, 501 EI Charro Road, representing Vulcan Materials, noted it would be a big project to develop this 1 ,000 acre site, but he felt the task was even greater because the area also encompasses Staples Ranch and Livermore property east of EI Charro Road. These developments are all happening at once and need to be coordinated. Vulcan's major concern is the interchange from 1-580 down EI Charro Road. He wanted to be certain it was designed safely for their trucks, employees and customers and also the neighbors and people using the retail in the area. He requested the opportunity to work with Pleasanton staff on behalf of Vulcan on the design and transportation circulation for this area. Mr. Iserson said when the design stage for EI Charro is reached; staff would certainly involve the gravel companies, Livermore and Staples Ranch representatives. There were no other speakers. There was a break at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:54 p.m. 4. NEXT STEPS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL OR COMMISSION Phil Blank expressed concern that there may be a perception by landowners that there is an entitlement for a particular type of development. He supported making this a study area for more careful review later. As the process moves along, it may be useful to come back to this area to review potential options. He felt because of traffic concerns, there needed to be a great deal of caution when reviewing this area. Trish Maas reiterated her desire for a "general" plan and to look at all the variables. That is the only way to arrive at intelligent decisions regarding the properties. She could not make a decision on any option at this time. She thanked staff for a good report. Anne Fox wanted this to be a study area with later development of an East Pleasanton Specific Plan. She felt this area has been developed piecemeal with a lot of self-storage areas. She noted there are many agencies involved in this area, such as the Livermore Airport, the Livermore master plan study, Alameda County, Zone 7, and all the property owners. The Specific Plan should not be just land use designations, but to identify areas for public and institutional uses. She wanted to see a list of those uses that were not included in the Bernal property, such as the 4H Club, and see if some of those could be located in this area. She wanted private schools and childcare centers because of the growth of residential units in East Dublin. She wanted the Hanson Aggregate reclaimed area (parcel G) to be a transition from EI Charro to the neighborhood and not backed up with commercial retail. She wanted areas for religious facilities as well. She further wanted to see the Iron Horse Trail connected to the chain of lakes trails. She wanted to have the Martin Avenue buffer zone connect its trail to the chain of lakes trails and the Iron Horse Trail. There needs to be a parking area near the chain of lakes for people who what to use it as a recreational facility. That should be done as part of a Specific Plan. If it is done at a General Plan level, if anyone wants to deviate from the Plan it would require a General Plan amendment, which is more difficult and she felt discourages developers. Joint Workshop City Council/Planning Commission 11 01/24/06