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_. In addition, Mr. Cordtz stated that traffic studies have been done and he wants an opportunity to review them before the application goes to the City Council. He described the problems and his concerns with eazly morning cut-through traffic. He further questioned staffs estimate of the number of people expected to use the Pleasanton station and wondered how staff arrived at that estimate. He also stated that allowing asub-standard parking lot creates a hazard and wondered who would be liable for any injuries resulting from that, i.e. the City for approving the lot or the County as the owner. He also disagrees with staff s opinion that many people will carpool or be dropped off at the train station. Mr. Cordtz stated that no whistle banning should occur because the Federal Safety Board has determined an increase in train accidents in that situation. Finally, he stated that he supports the closure of W. Angela Street. Gary Schwagerle, 189 W. Angela Street, stated that he supports the closure of W. Angela Street. He stated that future transportation relies on light rail and commuter rail. He also stated that there are other locations that should be evaluated as permanent sites, either at Valley Avenue and Stanley, or on El Charro Road. He also stated that he does not support the temporary site and feels it's much too small. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Dove stated that the San Francisco water property should be evaluated as a permanent site. He further stated that if Valley Avenue would go through to Sunol Boulevard it would be a very easy access to a train station. However, since that is not the case, he expressed concern with circulation if a station were to be located there. Commissioner Kumaran feels that other sites should continue to be evaluated for future permanent sites. He feels that all conditions are reasonable and commended staff for their work. He supports the application and all of the conditions as they exist. He commented that he would like to see all involved agencies work together to make sure that all of the conditions are met. Commissioner Barker suggested that the closing of W. Angela Street and the downtown parking situation be fully evaluated. She supports the location of the temporary station, but wants to do everything possible to relocate the permanent station onto the San Francisco property. Chair Cooper supports the closure of W. Angela Street and feels a traffic study should be done with W. Angela Street closed. He agrees that alternative permanent sites should be evaluated and further agrees that the ideal location would be on the San Francisco property. He supports the application for the temporary site and the conditions for approval. However, he recommends that Condition 2 be changed from "The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission" to the "ACE Authority". He supports the applicant's request to change the time of a ridership survey from 30 to 90 days. In addition, Chair Cooper expressed extreme concern with the County's responsibility for the trash and security of the proposed site, and wants to be sure that it is very Planning Commission Page 15 Mazch 11, 1998