pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 6 | Counci deHaan inquired whether any action was taken on the items. The Planning and Building Director responded a number of issues have been addressed; stated all conditions of approval have been addressed with Harsh Investment. Councilmember deHaan stated transit stops and pedestrian concerns have been expressed. Councilmember Matarrese requested that staff relate any pertinent information on the referenced seven points; inquired how the items are connected. The Planner III responded the AC Transit route was shifted to Franciscan Way from Whitehall Place on the south side of the shopping center in 2003; one requirement was to move the route back to Whitehall Place; new bus stops were reviewed by AC Transit, Public Works, and Planning and have been constructed; the main difference was that the western half of Mervyns was going to be demolished and turned into a parking lot in 2003; the current proposal does not include demolition of half of Mervyns; staff is working with the Applicant, AC Transit and Bike Alameda on bus stop design and bike locker amenities; said changes are at the opposite end of the shopping center; changes are being proposed for the eastern end; the new designs will address comments received in response to the PDA as well as construction, such as widening the turning radius for buses to get onto Whitehall Place from Park Street, and widening Whitehall Place to allow for bicycle lanes and buses; Building 300 and Building 500 would not interfere with said improvements; bus pull-outs were discussed in 2003, as well as having buses pull up to the curb. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the process is on going. The Planner III responded in the affirmative stated the east/west sidewalk would go behind the buildings in front onto Otis Drive and connect the new Walgreen's down to the other end of the center and was a condition of approval in 2003. the Applicant encountered a number of feasibility issues from an engineering standpoint in 2003; the Applicant met with the Public Works and Planning Departments; the Acting Planning Director reviewed the issue of narrowing the vehicles lanes ; vehicle circulation would not work; the turning radius would not be sufficient and would interfere with traffic; storm drain issues would be created if the road was realigned; the Applicant provided an alternative plan which included additional north/south sidewalks to connect the buildings Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |