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Commissioner O’Connor expressed concern about the number of parking spaces being 117 fewer than what is called for in the Pleasanton Municipal Code for prior projects. He did not believe that one car per residential unit would be realistic. He did not believe traffic circulation would be a problem and noted there was an EVA. Commissioner Pearce stated that while the TOD ideally wanted people to have one car, she did not believe it was realistic, especially in the two- and three-bedroom apartments that would house young families who would need to drive their children to school. She would like to see the statistics for other TODs that the applicant has done. She noted that while she liked the car-sharing idea as an amenity, she noted that people would want to drive during the week. She believed that pursuing a parking agreement with Stoneridge Corporate Plaza would be positive, especially if the flyover were to be built. She would favor vehicle-counter signs for the parking garage. Commissioner Blank generally accepted the parking, noting that one person may take BART and one may drive to work in Pleasanton. He noted that the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) and the Parking Code did not recognize TODs and believed the parking would be fine. He was not worried about the flyover occurring in the near future. Chairperson Fox would like to see more underground parking in order to allow more room for amenities and open space. She was concerned that because Pleasanton was at the end of the BART line, many commuters cannot park in their nearest lot. She noted that underground parking with key cards would be effective in keeping outside BART parkers out of the residents’ lot. Mr. Heffner noted that there would be 24/7 security and added that residents could have parking stickers. The parking garage would be secured with assigned parking spaces and would not be open to BART patrons. Commissioner Olsen agreed with Commissioner Blank and noted that it was time to commit to TOD. He believed the parking scheme was fine. Commissioner Narum agreed with Commissioner Olsen and Commissioner Blank but would like to see supporting data for TODs. While the PMC did not address TODs, she believed the Commission had the obligation to be open-minded based on good data. She supported the agreement with the Pleasanton Corporate Park. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olsen regarding an underground garage, Mr. Heffner noted that the water table presented an obstacle. Chairperson Fox believed that many people who work in Silicon Valley would not take BART because of the lack of a BART station. Commissioner Blank took issue with that assertion and noted that it would not make sense for people to move into a TOD if they did not take BART to work or worked in Pleasanton. He noted that either assertion could be made until some good data were presented. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 9, 2007 Page 17 of 20