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AdOO oa3x AdOO oa3xi Judge Gale pointed out that when the conditional use permit for the gas station comes before the Planning Commission, the applicant will request permission to build a driveway on the adjoining property to provide better access to the station. Mr. Struthers indicated that there would be no problem in this regard, and stated that this question should be resolved at the conditional use permit level. Mr. Fales concurred with Mr. Struthers' recommendation and indicated that the City staff would be amenable to discussing this matter when the conditional use permit is reviewed since the City prefers to zone according to property lines. After some discussion by the City Council; it was moved by Councilman McWilliams and seconded by Councilman Bubics, that Resolution No. 65 -147 be adopted amending the Pleasanton General Plan to assign a land use designation to the area between Vineyard and Kottinger Avenues, East of First Street, now designated "held for further consideration as follows: 1) The single parcel of property on the southeast corner of Vineyard and First to be designated Highway Commercial. 2) The balance of the property in question to be Professional and Administrative Offices. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Bubics, Harding, McWilliams, and Vice Mayor Cairo. NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Long Councilman McWilliams introduced Ordinance No. 420 amending Ordinance No. 309, re- zoning the area between Vineyard and Kottinger Avenues, East of First Street, from the R -2 as follows: 1) The single parcel of property on the southeast corner of Vineyard and First rezoned to the C -T. 2) The balance of the property in question to the C -0. Mr. Struthers read the ordinance for the first time. Discussion with School District re: "Nature Park" Concept. Dr. Ray Haskell related the need and desireability of City School cooperation in the development and mainte nance of recreational and park facilities within the City. went on to say that to some programs this cooperation was already evidenced and that the citizens of Pleasanton were the beneficiaries of this relationship. Dr. Haskell indicated that the reason for his presence at this meeting was simply to acquaint the City Council with the current planning of the School District regarding the development of an educational complex, more specifically, this complex contemplates, among other recreational facilities, the development of a 4k to 5 acre natural park that would be related physically and theorically to the School itself. He went on to say that this park would emphasize the natural characteristics of the Valley and would pro- vide the passive type of recreation rather than the active type which is marked by baaehsl1 diamonds, swings, etc. This would be a man -made natural area with walk- ways, ponds, and trees in which the citizens could walk and reflect in some semb- lance of peace and quiet. Dr. Haskell stated that the question in the minds of. the Scho.`. Board members related to the required and continual maintenance of ra'ich a project ;after it were built. He went on to say that he was instructed by his Board to el.teit the Council's feeling toward the project and to ask the Council whether they would consider assuming some or all of the maintenance responsibility of the project. Dr. Haskell then introduced' the architect for the District, Mr. Barrie Scott, who attempted to outline the details of the design and financing cf the protect, Mr.. Scott, using a blackboard, outlined the approximate size and scope of.the pro- ject, and attempted to dram a very sketchy design of the park. He went on to say that much of the money would be aiailable at the Federal level and stated that the architects for tha District ccrtemplated using these funds and were in a good position to obtain them lir.. Pales state: that the City staff had reviewed these tentative plans briesly and that the staff was in accord with the current plans for the park. He went on to say that this was a very unique opportunity for the City, and that if built this park would be one of a very few of its kind in the Nation. A dO0'' Oa3!) i