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PlanningBoard | 2007-07-23 | 6 | Vice President Kohlstrand requested that the understory be increased without jeopardizing the lighting scheme. Mr. Behan believed that request could be accommodated. Mr. Thomas displayed the site plan, which illustrated the location of the properties, the City easement and the circulation on the site. President Cook noted that the issues surrounding access from Willie Stargell would probably not be resolved at this meeting. In response to an inquiry by Board member Ezzy Ashcraft regarding the purpose of the plazas at each corner, Mr. Thomas replied that they were basically widened sidewalks, and that one of the intents for the new intersection at Willie Stargell and Mariner Square Loop was to create a new entrance to the College of Alameda and to facilitate pedestrian access between the College and sites north of the College. The plaza on Ms. Wagner's property was planned to be somewhat larger in order to design a more visually attractive and noticeable intersection. In response to an inquiry by Board member McNamara whether the replacement of the medians by landscaping on Webster Street would reduce the street width, Mr. Thomas replied that it would not. In response to an inquiry by Board member McNamara whether there would be a signal light at the corner of Webster Street and Willie Stargell, Mr. Thomas confirmed that there would be a signal at the new intersection. Another signal would be placed at Stargell and Mariner Square Loop. In response to an inquiry by President Cook whether there would be a signal across from Neptune Park, Ms. Gates replied that there would be a signal at the location. Vice President Kohlstrand noted that as a long-time transportation planner, she was often cautious about some of the CalTrans standards that are imposed in urban areas, which she saw occurring here. She was very concerned about that, and noted that much more area was being devoted to roadway. She believed it was a good idea to have a pedestrian signal at Stargell. She was very concerned about the access to the adjacent properties, as well as the realignment of the street. With that realignment, concerns were being raised about the north- south driveway on the Catellus site and its safety. She was concerned that a problem was being created. Vice President Kohlstrand inquired whether there would be a sidewalk on both sides of Stargell. Mr. Thomas replied that there was a sidewalk on the north side of Stargell from the College of Alameda to the west. He further discussed the rationale behind the number of lanes and the street alignment. Vice President Kohlstrand noted that she had met with members of City staff and the Catellus team earlier in the week, and noted that this street was not designed with parking; Page 6 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2007-07-23.pdf |