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PlanningBoard | 2008-11-24 | 8 | The public comment was closed. Board member Lynch asked if after all the work that had been done and time and money spent, there was a philosophical difference. He asked what the purpose was for the meeting. President Kohlstrand said that they are supposed to provide feedback, suggestions, and guidance to better the Transportation Element. She asked if any Board members had comments regarding the certification of the EIR. She was concerned that the responses to comments about the element were not adequate. She wants staff to respond to them in some way. Staff clarified that the responses to comments pertain to the adequacy of the environmental analysis, not the merit of the project. Staff is willing to reconsider how to provide written responses in the future. President Kohlstrand stated that it is important to summarize all comments. She wants all major issues pointed out so the Board and public are aware of them. Mr. Kirwin said that the public would be better served if it were explained more clearly, as to how questions are framed. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft thanked the Transportation Commission and staff for their work on the Transportation Element. She likes the overall theme of not being able to build their way out of traffic issues. She asked about some of the wording regarding use of infrastructure. She takes issue with the word "etcetera" as being too vague. She is concerned about the flexibility issue and staff's recommendation. Another concern is moving traffic further down the line and not really solving the traffic problem. She asked staff if the Transportation Element was too restrictive. Staff responded by saying that once the policy is in place, it must be followed. Staff provided other options depending on the situation and clarified the intent behind the policy. Board member Cunningham asked how to address the issue of Levels of Service (LOS) for all modes of travel. Staff pointed out that there are thresholds of significance that are used to gauge how and when an impact needs to be addressed. The thresholds are quantitative for automobiles and qualitative for other modes. Mr. Obaid Kahn addressed the Board and stated that the goal is to have the public right of way shared equally by all modes of transportation. Board member Cunningham asked how the LOS is determined noting there is no clear criteria. Page 8 of 12 | PlanningBoard/2008-11-24.pdf |