Planning Commission Agenda Packet 102225 (1)

Pleasanton BART Existing Physical Site Conditions Opportunities and Constraints Evaluation Oct 16, 2025 18 5. Development Opportunities & Constraints a. Development potential of the Site [OPPORTUNITY] i. High development capacity The site has multiple density thresholds defined by different regulations/stakeholders. Considering typical development densities, it could yield up to 1,200-1,300 new units. ii. Change in site circulation pattern Based on conversations with BART and City staff and site analysis undertaken thus far, and in keeping with BART’s adopted Station Access Policy and MADG, there is appetite to change the vehicular circulation for this site with respect to the location of drop-offs/pick-ups, bus stops and parking access, with the goal of enhancing the rider experience, increasing pedestrian/bike activity, and reducing the impact of vehicular traffic on the site. However, an accessible drop-off zone that meets Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) should be maintained as close to the station entry as needed. There is significant interest and opportunity to improve pedestrian access to and through the site and to the station entry. iii. Reduction in BART rider parking usage The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted public transit ridership across the nation. The BART system has been slow to recapture the lost ridership and today has a daily ridership of about half that of the pre-pandemic volumes, although BART has been experiencing a consistent 5% growth in ridership in each of the last two years. This provides an opportunity to plan for reduced BART parking demand as part of any new development. Also, BART staff have expressed the need to consolidate their parking in a single location for ease of access, circulation and management. There is also the potential to explore maximizing significant existing BART parking infrastructure on the Dublin side of the station. Given the site’s location and likelihood that it will continue to be a “drive to” station for many commuters, maintaining some an appropriate number of on-site rider parking is desirable. iv. Fire access Also, fire department access will be required around any new buildings. Alternatives for fire access, and potential limitations on building heights and/or frontage design due to available LPFD equipment will require consultation with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD). v. Service Vehicle access Site access and circulation will also need to consider the requirements of BART maintenance vehicle and Treasury vehicle access. Maintenance access requirements are laid out in the Basis of Design Criteria memo (section 7.c of this document). The BART Treasury truck enters the station from the Dublin side via DeMarcus Blvd and departs from the Pleasanton side via Owens Dr. While on site, this truck is usually parked in front of the station entrance for servicing (~30 minutes). The Treasure truck services the station three days a week between 7.30-8.00am. DRA F T