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pool area and the open green area, and he believes more families will be using the open green and the barbecue area than just a tot lot. He added that tot lots are generally used only by younger children. He indicated that he would like to look a lithe bit more at the sizes of those three areas. He also noted that if the tot lot were moved to the back, then the noise the children will be making there could bother the neighbors. Commissioner Olson stated he is fine on the circulation. He indicated that he is not really excited about four stories anywhere and that the buildings along the Arroyo should be limited to two stories. He noted that he was surprised when he drove over there about how wide the Arroyo is and is glad that there would be only a five-foot delta between the edge of the Arroyo and that of the new buildings versus the current building. He added that the pool should probably be moved to the middle or farther up and the open green to the back. Commissioner Allen stated she is fine with the layout and agreed that the Arroyo side should be limited to two stories. With regard to the pool, she indicated that she would like the applicant to ideally look at an option with the pool more toward the middle, or alternatively keep it where it is but working with the neighborhood on the kind of screening as well as noise abatement through the right kind of wall. She agreed with Commissioner O'Connor that the tot lot could possibly be reduced in favor of more open space. Chair Pearce agreed with what almost everyone has said. She stated that she is fine with the circulation and would prefer to see two stories along the Arroyo if at all possible. She indicated that densities absolutely need to be feathered. She added that she is not thrilled about four stories but does not know if there is any way to get the units needed for the site without that. She stated that she agreed with what has been said regarding the position of the pool and its impact on the neighbors. She reiterated the need for screening and mitigating what the proposal looks like from the Arroyo. C. Should a pedestrian access be provided form West Las Positas Boulevard to the proposed Open Space area? Commissioner Posson stated that he thinks the pedestrian access can be accommodated and should be required from West Las Positas Boulevard. He suggested that if the applicants have any specific security concerns or are not in favor of the access or want some type of locking system, they should bring those forward and give a good explanation for them. Commissioner Ritter stated that he knows the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee are trying to push very hard for inner connectivity. He noted that inner connectivity is important when laying out the plans as trails get people off the roads and on bikes and walking. He indicated that he does not know if it can be done through this property, but it is important for people to be able to walk along the Arroyo or somehow getting them to Hart Middle School across the street. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 19 of 24