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Commissioner Blank noted that there is a pedestrian connector which would be great to tie in with Parcels 1 and 2, but it really parallels the Iron Horse Trail and would almost be like there are two different trails. Commissioner Pentin clarified that the idea is to have a trail that directly connects the TOD to transit and that the Iron Horse Trail does not do the same thing because it is not part of the three parcels. Commissioner Blank stated that he thinks there might be some value in the one connector piece, but it is depicted in the entire property. He indicated that he is not certain that it is necessary to have a lower piece come across when there might be other ways to get there. He added that he agrees that this connector piece is of value; however, it looks like a parallel to the Iron Horse Trail and seems redundant. He stated that he agrees with the incentive idea and is very supportive the trail system; however, he wants to be sure that incentives are being used properly and wisely so that the wrong behavior is not being incentivized. Commissioner Olson agreed with Commissioner Blank. He stated that his other concern is if the requirement is built in for this trail and then Kaiser does not come to the table, it would leave the developer nowhere. Commissioner O'Connor indicated that the applicant has asked for relief if this does not come to fruition. He noted that there is a timeline, but he was not sure where or not the Commission would agree to it; however, he stated that if the developers did not come to it in time and if they relinquished it because it could not be built, they will gain more units or feasibility in building this tract. Commissioner O'Connor stated that following up on Commissioner Blank's comments, one thing he noticed with respect to the trail is that it goes to the same place as the Iron Horse Trail; however, there are only so many access points in the area that cross over to the major roadways. He noted that the whole benefit of the trail system is really only at Parcel 2, as one would need to go to the corners to cross from Parcel 3 and can either get to the Iron Horse Trail or right up Willow Road for their shortest access point. He added that he does not see much use in Parcel 1 coming south on the trail. Chair Narum stated that the idea is to have a walkable TOD and without a trail connection at Parcel 2, one would have to either walk over to the Iron Horse Trail and up or walk over to Willow Road and up. She indicated that with connections in place, someone living on Parcel 2 can have a direct, usable, and convenient way to walk to the BART station. Commissioner O'Connor noted that it would benefit only about 2/3 of Parcel 2. Chair Narum stated that she believes it would also benefit some of Parcel 3 because Gibraltar Drive would be modified to make it look more like a neighborhood, with narrowing the road down two lanes, one in each direction, and including parking. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 26, 2011 Page 19 of 40