Planning Commission Agenda Packet 102225 (1)

BART Concept Plan Planning Commission 3 of 9 Council. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BART to memorialize the collaborative and cooperative relationship of the project was also part of this stage and was approved by City Council on July 15, 2025. • Market analysis – an analysis to evaluate potential future scenarios of non-residential uses. • Station Access and Parking Management – evaluation of station access and parking demand to understand the need for and opportunities to accommodate BART rider parking on the site and alternative parking strategies, as well as to accommodate multimodal circulation. A preliminary review has been completed, but a more in-depth, focused review and evaluation is anticipated to occur with a second set of project grants the City has been awarded from MTC-ABAG, specific to both station access and parking management. • Re-use Options – draft re-use scenarios for the site identify conceptual blocks, circulation framework, open space areas, BART station access, vehicular and bicycle parking, and potential multi-modal transportation improvements. These scenarios are before the Planning Commission for review at this meeting for feedback. • Concept Plan and Implementation Strategies – a concept plan would establish a comprehensive vision for the site that includes 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 to related documents (e.g., Objective Design Standards, municipal code, Hacienda Design Guidelines, etc.) would be incorporated. • Second MOU – a second MOU with BART outlining procedural steps needed to advance an RFQ to develop the site would be established for review and approval by BART and the City. Overview of BART Site and Existing Conditions The BART site currently consists of two parcels totaling approximately 14.9 gross acres and is located between Owens Drive and the Interstate 580 freeway. The Iron Horse Trail bisects the site and helps to divide it into areas distinguished between Reserved and Daily Fee vehicular parking1. A bus access road runs along the eastern and partially along the northern property boundaries and continues to the Dublin side of the station; bus service and bus stops are located along this road. A small plaza area and vacant retail kiosks are located near th e entrance to the BART station. In addition to transit service provided by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), the Iron Horse Trail facilitates bicycle and pedestrian access to the station and the site. Additional pedestrian access is available from Owens Drive and Willow Road. 1 Noteworthy to mention is the new crossing over Dublin Boulevard, in Dublin, provides improved bicycle and pedestrian connection to the subject BART Station.