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PlanningBoard | 2007-02-26 | 10 | merit and value, he did not feel they belonged in the General Plan Amendment. Vice President Cook acknowledged Jean Sweeney's contribution to this issue, and noted that the current traffic grid pattern was an legalitarian pattern, and was reluctant to rule out one particular street configuration in perpetuity. She noted that the potential for the linear park would be an incredible asset to the City that she believed should be accessible to the City. Mr. Thomas noted that a year ago, staff recommended that the Beltline be removed from the Northern Waterfront General Plan because the City was trying to acquire the property and because it was involved in a lawsuit at the time. Member Ezzy Ashcraft suggested that the Transportation Commission be approached regarding the transit district for the Northern Waterfront, since the City did not yet have an existing transit district. Member Kohlstrand requested a staff clarification recommendation for the transit district, and inquired how this would change the existing EIR. Mr. Thomas replied that so far, the discussions would not affect the conclusion of the EIR. Ms. Mooney noted that there was a decision in the trial court in favor of the City last August, and that it expected an appeal to be filed. Ms. Mooney noted that there was a decision in the trial court in favor of the City last August, and that it expected an appeal to be filed. Member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she strongly supported this concept, as long as it was understood that it was not an ending point. Mr. Thomas noted that it was important for future homeowners to be aware that Clement would be extended, and that it would be a truck route. He noted that Alameda was an island community with little room, but that Clement could be designed so the trucks would move through slowly, and so pedestrians would be properly accommodated. Member Cunningham noted that 10.8.g addressed the gateway enhancement, and would like to include Grand Street and Fruitvale Bridge. Mr. Thomas noted that Member Ezzy Ashcraft suggested a Citywide gateway program. Vice President Cook agreed that it should be the Citywide policy that addressed all gateways. Member Cunningham noted that Ms. Kerr brought up a good point about fire services on the waterfront, and inquired whether the City had fireboats. Mr. Thomas replied that the City had two fireboats. Planning Board Minutes Page 10 February 26, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-02-26.pdf |