pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-06 | 13 | The Planning Services Manager responded in order to eliminate the open checkbook problem, staff is recommending adding back the underlined language in the resolution, which was removed by the Planning Board; stated in addition to said language, the following new sentence should be added at the end of the condition: "Not withstanding the above, if a right turn lane is provided as part of the Stargell Extension Project, this condition shall no longer be in effect. Councilmember Matarrese inquired who would pay for the Stargell extension. The Planning Services Manager responded the project is a joint effort between Catellus and the City further stated staff and the adjacent property owner are discussing trading a remnant piece of land at the east side of her property for the land needed to create a right turn pocket; creating the right turn would guarantee access to her property; everything in the condition would stand if the plan does not work; the only additional cost would be for 8 feet of asphalt if the land swap is done. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Vice Mayor Tam's suggestion to raise crosswalks would create disabled access issues, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the negative; stated the raising would be ADA compliant. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Planning Board wanted to have the walkway due to the problems at Towne Center, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the parking plan was problematic or whether Catellus was simply concerned about losing parking spaces. The Planning Services Manager responded the loss of parking is always a concern for retailers; stated the total loss in the Planning Board plan was not astronomical; the real concern was circulation. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether having a penetration every other aisle was considered, to which the Planning Services Manager responded said suggestion is another iteration that could be explored. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Planning Board felt strongly about the plan. The Planning Services Manager responded the Planning Board was Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 November 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf |