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Page 2 of 5 BART, formalizing a statement of the two agencies’ intent to work cooperatively and in close coordination on the project. Such MOUs are a standard part of BART’s approach to similar planning efforts at other stations where redevelopment involves a cooperative effort with the local jurisdiction. Prior Planning Effort and Objective Design Standards As part of the 4th (and 5th) Cycle Housing Element, the BART site was designated for housing for a minimum of 249 units, at a minimum density of 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). In 2011, with assistance from design firm Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP), the City made progress on draft land use concepts and development standards for the site. These were ultimately not adopted, but nonetheless serve as a helpful reference point for this current effort. More recently, the City’s Objective Design Standards (ODS) have included standards for the BART site with acknowledgment of state law requirements and design standards for high- density housing (over 30 du/ac). As part of this project, the team will review the ODS (and other applicable standards in the municipal code and Hacienda Design Guidelines) to make any adjustments and updates as needed. DISCUSSION The 6th Cycle Housing Element identifies the BART site for residential development. Since its adoption, the site has been rezoned to the Housing Opportunity Zone (HOZ). Therefore, the BART site is assumed and assigned to include housing at densities identified in the Housing Element (e.g., 75 dwelling units per acre, minimum of 555 units). Additionally, since the 4th and 5th Housing Element cycles, other development factors such as AB2923, the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy adopted by MTC-ABAG, and other site conditions have changed (e.g., parking demand dynamics, particularly because remote work has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic; and the planned ValleyLink multimodal connection). Therefore, while the previous effort serves as a helpful starting point, these other factors and the significant time that has passed require that the effort be refreshed. Efforts to initiate and begin work on the Concept Plan have been underway since 2024, including developing the project scope. The project kicked off in April 2025, with the team currently working to establish background information, solicit stakeholder input, and identify key issues. An overview of those components is provided below. As noted, staff anticipates bringing a summary of initial findings and seeking input on potential development concepts to the City Council later this summer. Project Scope of Work City staff worked cooperatively with BART, MTC-ABAG, and the professional services team to create a scope of work for the project, intended to meet the objectives of BART as the property owner and the parameters of the grant funding from MTC-ABAG. Although some of the prior work can be carried forward and the planning process can follow some of the same steps, new factors such as changes in State law (e.g., AB2923) since the previous effort will need to be folded into consideration for this current effort. Additionally, there will be opportunities for public engagement and input by the Planning Commission and direction by City Council before the Concept Plan returns to City Council for consideration. Principal project tasks include: a. Project Initiation: This task includes introductory meetings with the consultant team, key stakeholders (e.g., Hacienda, Zone 7, Livermore / Amador Valley Transit Authority Page 93 of 694