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Page 3 of 5 (LAVTA), East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), and Valley Link), analysis of existing conditions and constraints, and work sessions/community meetings for input by the public and the Planning Commission. It also includes this introductory meeting with the City Council and consideration of an MOU with BART to commence the project. The project is currently at this stage. b. Station Access and Parking Management: The scope includes the evaluation of station access and parking demand to understand the need for and opportunities to accommodate commuter parking on the site and alternative parking strategies, as well as to accommodate multimodal circulation for patrons arriving via public transit (e.g., LAVTA) or via bicycle on the Iron Horse Trail. c. Market Analysis: A market analysis will evaluate potential residential, commercial, and institutional floor space scenarios with estimated square footage size and possible configuration. d. Re-use Options: The community, Planning Commission, and City Council would review re-use options for the site, which would identify conceptual blocks, a circulation framework, open space areas, BART station access, vehicular and bicycle parking, and potential multi-modal transportation improvements. Goals and objectives would also be included for review and input. e. Framework and Implementation Strategies: Feedback regarding re-use options and goals and objectives would be folded into a framework that would establish a comprehensive vision for the site, including housing but potentially other uses, along with implementation measures. Collectively, these would facilitate the ultimate goal that BART could solicit a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop the site within the 6th Cycle Housing Element timeframe. Adjustments required to the Objective Design Standards, Hacienda Design Guidelines, and the Pleasanton Municipal Code would also be reviewed. f. Second MOU: A second MOU with BART outlining procedural steps needed to advance a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop the site would be established for review and approval by BART and the City. The complete scope of work is included in Exhibit 5 of the Draft MOU. Community Engagement The project will provide opportunities for input at key decision points in the process, including input from stakeholders and the public, in advance of Planning Commission review and decision by City Council. Materials will be posted on the City’s website, and other more proactive outreach methods will be utilized, such as one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders, community meetings, email notifications, and other engagement opportunities. Key Planning Considerations There are several background conditions and planning considerations for the site, which will be integrated into the concept planning. They include: • Site planning and configuration that takes into account the property's ongoing functioning as a BART station (i.e., station access), existing infrastructure and easements, such as the Iron Horse trail alignments, utilities, and BART service equipment • Transit stops and multi-modal circulation through the station Page 94 of 694