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Commissioner Fox disclosed that this is one of multiple meetings she has attended on Staples Ranch. She added that she would have to recuse herself for any discussion regarding the Stoneridge Drive extension and that Commissioner Blank, as Vice Chairperson, would then chair the discussion. Stuart Cook, Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (ACSPA) explained that the role of ACSPA is to take land that the County has deemed surplus and try to make income off of it so the County can then use that income to pay for capital improvements throughout the County. He then presented a series of maps and photos on the overhead screen and described the development of the proposal from the 1989 Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan through the 1990’s to the present. He pointed out the different features of the property, including the Arroyo Las Positas and Arroyo Mocho and their alignments, El Charro Road leading to the Vulcan and Hanson quarries, and the original homes that are part of the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan. He explained that the restoration of the creek was carefully designed to include a trail connection underneath the El Charro Road and proposed Stoneridge Drive bridges so that pedestrians can go from Livermore to Pleasanton without having to go on the streets. Mr. Stuart stated that in 2005, the City of Pleasanton approached ACSPA to assist in the relocation of Hendrick Automotive from its existing site on Rosewood Drive to Staples Ranch. He continued that at about that time, Continuing Life Communities also approached the County with a proposal to build a continuing life community for seniors outside the APA. He stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pleasanton and ACSPA was effected, and a site plan was prepared for the current proposal. He presented a map of the proposal and a detailed description of the individual project structures and the site’s infrastructure and landscaping. He concluded that Fremont Land has recently proposed a conceptual retail site, a community-type shopping center anchored by an Asian retail center and including a bank, drug store, shops, and restaurants. Chairperson Fox noted that the senior community would be gated and inquired if there would be access from the existing Meadows Park in the West Las Positas neighborhood to the community park. Mr. Cook confirmed that the perimeter of the senior community would be gated for security reasons. He noted that the community park could possibly be accessed through Martin Avenue on the north side of the arroyo, down to the trails, and along the creek. Commissioner Blank inquired if the MOU obligated the City in one way or another with respect to the Stoneridge Drive extension. Mr. Cook replied that the MOU extends Stoneridge Drive only to provide access to the community park and senior community care site; however, the right-of-way would be preserved in the event that a future decision extends Stoneridge Drive to connect to El Charro Road as a four-lane road. Commissioner Blank inquired if, should there be another change and the Stoneridge Drive extension is removed from the General Plan, the EVA would remain and the title deed would go back to ACSPA. Mr. Cook confirmed that was correct. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 11, 2007 Page 8 of 18