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CityCouncil | 2008-04-15 | 9 | it necessary The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the proposed condition is in conformance with the California Department of Fish and Game guidelines and criteria. Councilmember Matarrese stated the site renderings do not show any trees between the walking and gravel paths and water; currently, trees are between the path and the water; inquired whether the trees would be removed. The Applicant responded in the negative; stated the public area is maintained by the Business Park; the only Shoreline Park changes would be path repaving and adding benches. Councilmember Matarrese requested that the Police Department look into speeding and running stop signs in the area; providing shuttle service to the Ferry Terminal through the neighborhoods should be explored; requested that the issue be addressed at the next AC Transit liaison committee meeting. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the access road would be closed. The Applicant responded in the negative; stated the road is required to remain open; the access road would be built to a minimum twenty-five foot width. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any Home Owner Associations signed agreements. The Applicant responded dialogue was initiated with Home Owner Association managers in October; Bay Colony and Freeport Board representatives informed him that notices were placed in respective newsletters to advise people about the meetings; tonight's issues were not brought up at the meetings. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Home Owner Associations signed off on approving the conditions with caveats. The Applicant responded said Associations advised that the conditions were acceptable through email acknowledgements. Councilmember deHaan stated the property is very unique and the access road is not conducive to traffic flow; the Ferry is very important; parking is approximately 90% full at the Ferry Terminal ; the Ferry capacity is only at 50%; shuttle service is very important he would have liked to have the Transportation Commission's input; things have changed from when entitlements were Regular Meeting 9 Alameda City Council April 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-15.pdf |