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Another condition was to have the staging area and accompanying trails available when the fifth home lot is sold. The other discussion point was for the City to immediately take possession of the 500-acres of open space. Chairperson Pentin asked specifically about the trails for this project. Mr. Pavan advised that the trail design would be based on recommendations by the Commission, and approved by the City Council. Permitted uses could include: cattle grazing, a staging azea, etc. The design of the trails would be subject to Commission review based on City standards. Commissioner Narum questioned whether there would be any exclusions, and was advised by Mr. Pavan that at this time there were no exclusions regazding pedestrian, bicycle, or equestrian use of the trails. Mr. Wolfe indicated that the Commission may want to make specific use recommendations. Commissioner Dibiase reconfirmed the condition regarding selling of the fifth lot and having all amenities in place by that time. At 8:07 p.m., Chairperson Penfin opened the meeting for public comment. Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road -indicated that he supported Alternative 5 with the staging area, which he believes would allow more access to trails. Becky Dennis, 838 Gray Fox Circle -indicated that Ayn Wieskamp of East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) had informed her after the workshop that the District would be happy to assist with any of the concerns expressed by homeowners. Dolores Bengtson, 568 Hamilton Way -advised that at a previous Parks and Recreation Commission meeting she had expressed concerns about the Oak Grove project after reviewing Alternative 4, which had no staging area and internal trails. The lack of those amenities would limit the community's access to the almost 500-acres of open space that would become City-owned land. Alternative 5 was established to provide a staging area and internal trails, as well as address the concerns of homeowners and the developer. Ms. Bengtson is satisfied that the proposed Alternative 5 provides an adequate staging area, internal multi-use trails and a regional trail link, and a timetable for public access to the staging area and trails that assures the community needs are met. She understands that some homeowners have concerns regarding traffic, and an increase in teenagers hanging out at the end of Hearst Drive; however, with or without the staging area, Hearst Drive will be an amactive street for anyone that wishes to speed. It is important that those concerns are addressed up front, and she supports any traffic controls recommended for the azea. She felt the area could still become an attractive hangout place for young adults, and would recommend that the project include good lighting and some pazking controls, to ensure police support can be effective. The staging azea should be gated, eliminating the problem of hanging out, as the area would. be closed after daylight hours. Since the staging area would not be a destination or feature attraction, Ms. Bengtson felt that the parking area would not be overburdened. In responding to comments made by residents from the Kottinger Ranch development, Ms. Bengtson felt that a parking lot could be controlled by installing an electronically timed access gate. She suggested that the City consider addressing noted problems at the Moller Ranch and Preserve staging azeas by redesigning those azeas for better gate control. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes January 11, 2007 Page 3