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PlanningBoard | 2012-06-11 | 9 | Board member Ezzy Ashcraft cited the settlement agreement between the City and the Oakland-Chinatown Chamber and Asian Health Services, and stated that traffic heading through Chinatown from the Tube is Alameda's problem. She expressed concern for pedestrian safety in Chinatown. Board member Henneberry stated that Alameda should not benefit to the detriment of Oakland and that projects should be agreed upon by both cities. He stated that reconfiguring 6th Street to mimic Octavia and Fell in San Francisco would work well. President Zuppan concurred with Board member Knox White, stating she has concerns with the lack of close connection to the freeway; the lack of data based analysis of the impact of costs, and would like to ensure that an analysis is performed. Board member Knox White addressed Mr. Strehlow's comments stating that the Transportation Commission was scheduled to review the plan in May, but the item was pulled due to an illness. He reiterated that there is a commitment to building a project that solves the problems. Mr. Khan confirmed that the plans will be presented to the Transportation Commission on June 27, 2012. 9-D. Grand Marina Village Sidewalks - A report by City staff recommending a change to a Planning Board recommendation of approval for the Grand Marina Village development related to the width of the existing pedestrian path along the waterfront. Andrew Thomas Planning Services Manager gave brief presentation. Board member Henneberry asked why the Board required a 10 foot wide path Board member Ezzy Ashcraft responded that at the time, a board member was concerned with access for all pedestrians and bicycles. She stated that she has no qualms leaving the path at its existing width as long as the trash receptacles are moved and no longer impede the path. Board member Köster asked if the path's width remains at 9 feet if it will still be considered part of the Bay Trail. He stated that he has found the trail to be adequate in size. Mr. Thomas replied that it will still be part of the Bay Trail. Board member Knox White motioned to modify the width of the path with the condition that the trash receptacles be moved so as not to impede traffic. Vice President Burton reiterated concern with the placement of the trash receptacles. He stated that the path is not continuous and is interrupted by a curb at Grand Street and needs to be conditioned. Board member Knox White amended his motion to include the condition that continuity be provided between the two sections of trail. Page 9 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2012-06-11.pdf |