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PlanningBoard | 2013-06-10 | 3 | based on. Mr. Thomas stated he wasn't sure where the standard is written or what it's based on. Matt Naclario, Public Works Director, stated that the number of lanes can determine the width. His research has been most cities have gone from 7' to 8' for parking with the ratios being 70% use this, but as low as 50%. The Development Review Team has been looking closely at the street designs for Alameda Point and is aware of the AFD requirements for safety. Board member Knox White stated there are other safety issues and this is a concern when roads get wider. He wants the City as a whole to add other safety concerns. There are multiple states who have adopted standards. President Burton opened the meeting for public comment. Helen Sause, resident, expressed apology for being late to speak but commented on item 7.A. and wanted them to look at other color schemes, and a mixed of housing types. She stated the grid street pattern is very important with the connect ability to other neighborhoods and streets and need to be useable for public transportation. She is delighted for the development to be moving forward. Patricia Ashley, resident, stated the street width is a big issue in Bayport and the safety issues are very important with high density. She urged them not to underestimate real behavior; probably 50% park one car in the garage, one on the street. Narrowing the parking lane is a big concern, keeping it wider is better. Jon Spangler, resident, addressed the Board as a biking instructor and wanted them to consider the door opening factor on the streets. 7' parking lanes cannot work with a safe passing for cyclists. He reported the door zone is 4-5' and not 2-3'. President Burton closed public comment. Board member Alvarez-Morroni agreed with Ms. Ashley's comment. She thinks the street widths are site specific but to keep "C" Street a wider street. Vice President Henneberry agreed there are things the City can do to decrease the number of speeders. He supported the AFD needs for an additional 24" on the street. President Burton wanted to comment on the condition of this item, there is no bike lane on the street, but there is a bike/pedestrian path alongside the street. He stated the City should look at these issues on a case-by-case basis because some streets have 7' parking lanes. 7.C. Alameda Landing Retail Center Design Review and Planned Development Amendment Application PLN13-0157. Applicant: Catellus. Design Review and Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 June 10, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-06-10.pdf |