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~"._.., , ,~; ',-"C' ',' ...~:'32 ~,~, ,," ";: ~t, i"" ' " " ~, , " ~ a~~. 2-2~ acre ~rb wuld ~ l~at~ ~j~~ to ~se units to serve also as public park lands available to boaters- that these two park sites would be connected by a high graceful bridge as part of the park linear system: that two IIsingle family attached" (townhouses) areas would have private park and open space areas maintained by owner groups: that entire Steinberger planning area included a K-6 school with neighborhood park (4 ac.) abutting an area connected as part of park linear and open space system: a 7.8 acre community park at an intersection of a park- way and area access street interchange, across from Which is - . pl,anned a junior 'high school si te of 12. 7 acres: that single family building lots will approximate 6,000-6,500 sq. ft. ~ ,~ . Commission discussion and concerns included: that certain planned open space and linear park system connecting links should not ~,be chargeable to the land bank: that high rise bridge near garden apartmènt areas should be designed to permit bicycle usej that . . . community park and neighborhood parks should be of a size to per- mit adequate high activity programs: that it would be of more val- ue to have the community park area adjacent to the junior high school property rather than separated by a street: that park IIwindowll areas and their practicality should be thoroughly ex- plored¡ that possible park, recreation, or open space uses be explored for the P.G.& E. easement area, under the 'high tower lines: that it would be of great value if a comprehensive study could be made of the anticipated types of families of the area- those with small children, those with teenagers, or those ~jth no youngsters - so than adequate plans could be laid for the present and with a look to the future in relation to park and recreation ,þ plans; and that the design as presented, is visionary and invit- ing from many standpointsj relating to parks and recreation: that staff be provided with maps for their files: that commiss- - ~ ion be represented at discussions by Leslie and park and recrea- tion staffs. Chairman Stuart asked commissioners Knecht and Mabie to meet with staff and Leslie to study the plan~. Mr. Balzarini will advise of time and date of meeting. No action was taken on the presentation, as item was not a scheduled agenda item. (Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Moore left meeting at approx. 8:33 p.m.) 2 - A§'~'~T:II .Ci..~y Man~er Hel1ry BUF,Ctet: Mr. Burger advised on the following: a. Va¡l]ot.? ~o?!d~ ~rope1rl~y: Progressing nicely, appraisals in, etc. - b. C~~n ~¥ ~r~Ee~~: Council real-estate c~ittee has re-affirmed to staff their intent to proceed on purchase of pr~erty (5 acres).