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Chair Cooper suggested that a restroom facility and additional parking be considered and made available for hikers along the trails. He expressed concern with hikers entering the golf course grounds to use the restroom facilities. He also asked whether the restaurant would be open during the off-season, and Mr. Higdon stated he thought it would. In response to a question by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Higdon stated that the restaurant is not intended to be rented out for weddings or banquets, especially due to potential noise problems. On behalf of the Commission, Chair Cooper thanked Mr. Higdon for his presentation. A motion was made by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Maas, recommending approval of the concept design of the Golf Course Clubhouse and Facilities. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Kumazan, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan, and Chair Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC-98-41 was entered and adopted as motioned. 9. COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Kumazan informed the new Commission members that he is the Planning Commission's liaison to the Affordable Housing Commission. He provided information relating to the upcoming Affordable Housing tour and encouraged everyone to attend. In addition, he briefly described a recent Affordable Housing Commission meeting where it was revealed that affordable housing development does not impact the value of surrounding homes. He also reported that he and Commission Maas attended the North Sycamore Neighbor's Association meeting relating to the New Cities Development. He briefly described the meeting and the residents' concerns. He distributed a letter of concern by the neighbors to the Planning Commission. Mr. Iserson noted that staff has been attempting to get the neighbors and New Cities Development together to try to work out their conflicts. He stated that staff intends to raise this issue further at the next meeting and will recommend three or four different options for the North Sycamore Specific Plan Area for the Commission's consideration. Based on comments received at that meeting, staff will make a formal presentation and recommendation sometime in the near future. Commissioner Roberts reported that she and Commissioner Dove met Mr. Scharton of the Downtown Association, and he invited the Planning Commission for a tour through Downtown Pleasanton. Commission Sullivan noted that the Greenbelt Alliance is hosting a walk through downtown this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. He stated that any interested persons could make reservations by calling 1-800-543-GREEN. Planning Commission Minutes Page 15 May 27, 1998