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Commissioner Pearce referred to the preferred specific plan for Hacienda Business Park and the allocation of 333 units. She asked if that was feasible for the area, since the original discussion was for 1,200 units. Planner Stern indicated the Hacienda representatives do not think 333 units is workable. The minimum number they felt was feasible was 1,200 units for the transit oriented development. Planning Director Jerry Iserson indicated there were three different transportation networks and models done. He noted one network included Stoneridge Drive extension and the West Las Positas interchange as set forth in the existing General Plan. He indicated the current models use the preferred build out land use and do not include the Stoneridge Drive extension. Commissioner O'Connor asked why the Stoneridge extension was not included in view of the controversy surrounding it. Director Iserson responded that it would be modeled at some point. In one of the past workshops there was discussion about doing it now or as part of the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) and Council decided to do it as part of the EIR. He noted staff was asking if Council wanted to reconsider that approach and do the modeling now rather than later. Commissioner O'Connor asked about the timing of the process and the EIR Director Iserson responded it would take 45 to 60 days to do the model now. He noted before the EIR process can start, defined land use and circulation plans must be completed. City Manager Fialho believed the fundamental question was whether modeling Stoneridge now would slow down the General Plan process. The answer was no. Commissioner O'Connor asked if it were done at the EIR process does staff believe there would be a more stable plan to model. If it was done now, there might be changes in the land use and the modeling may be incorrect. City Manager Fialho said yes, if the land use changes. But he believed Council and the Planning Commission had been consistent in terms of the three options to be evaluated. There is the TOD (transit oriented development) option, the consensus plan, and a hybrid plan. The benefit of having the modeling done up front is that you will have the benefit of the data to make informed decision on land use and circulation. Councilmember Sullivan felt there was confusion in the community about how the Council and Planning Commission have approached the General plan update and circulation element. Council has received many a-mails about this. He asked Mr. Fialho to summarize the process, how the alternatives were selected, and what the next steps were. City Manager Fialho indicated there have been several meetings regarding land use and circulation throughout the General Plan process. City Council Minutes 3 January 30, 2007 Joint Workshop