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PlanningBoard | 2006-10-23 | 7 | appropriate than the asphalt pier. She inquired whether the applicant had considered taking the asphalt off. Mr. Day noted that they were open to the idea, and did not know the condition of whatever was under the asphalt, which is in poor shape. He noted that they had planned to put a sign before the pier, warning drivers, rather than bollards, but added that was still open for discussion. He noted that there were bollards across the way, going into the boatyard to stop traffic from going into the park. Mr. Thomas believed that BCDC staff and City staff were on the same page, in that they did not want the wood pier used as a parking lot. They would need to develop a way to allow vehicle access, and then manage it so that people do not use it as a parking lot. Staff would need to do research on the asphalt issue, especially with respect to the water quality issue raised by Vice President Cook. He noted that the broken asphalt was unsafe and in very bad shape. Vice President Cook believed a wooden pier would have a more authentic appearance. She also suggested appropriate signage and safeguards to protect pedestrians and bicyclists from automobile traffic. Acting President Cunningham noted that Christopher Buckley had submitted a speaker slip, and requested a motion to reopen the public hearing. M/S Cook/McNamara and unanimous to reopen the public hearing. Mr. Christopher Buckley, Alameda resident, noted that with respect to circulation, he agreed with having Hibbard cut through to the shoreline; the connection between Hibbard and Grand would be converted to open space. He had looked at the traffic counts and the estimated parking use of the marina function, both on weekdays and the weekends; it seemed to him that the cars would then be directed through the middle of the residential development on Hibbard Street; the connection between Hibbard and Grand that might reduce the impact of the traffic on the development. He requested a response from the developer or staff to that observation. Mr. Thomas noted that there were currently two ways into that parking lot, and that many people enter on Fortmann, or can go to the end of Grand Street. With the recent change in the circulation at the end of Grand Street, drivers would have to go through parking area where the boat trailers are left before cutting into the parking lot. He noted that most of the users of the parking lot have already shifted their patterns to taking Fortmann. Staff and the traffic engineers have examined the traffic flow which currently goes to the marina and which could go to the new development, and determined that the flow would be very small; this area was at the end of a cul de sac. Staff was not at all concerned about the loss of the access to the parking lot by the boat ramp. Mr. Buckley suggested that staff consider measures to encourage traffic to use Fortmann rather than Hibbard if they want to leave the parking area. Mr. Thomas replied that until the new site develops, Fortmann was the only street to use. He added that bulbouts and landscaping were used to make Hibbard into more of a neighborhood street. Staff believed Planning Board Minutes Page 7 October 23, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-10-23.pdf |