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TransportationCommission | 2007-10-24 | 17 | Commissioner Schatmeier moved to extend the meeting. Commissioner Krueger seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Ratto was absent. Staff Khan presented the staff report. He noted that the alignment of the new street is preliminary. Mitchell Avenue would be needed to support the development in the area, and to provide access to the Posey and Webster Tubes. Staff examined how to place it to provide access to the adjacent properties by minimizing impact to existing and historical buildings. Staff took into the consideration that the alignment be routed where the current sanitary sewer line as well. He displayed slides to illustrate the proposed rerouting. He noted that instead of a left-turn lane, staff suggested additional turn lanes into the driveway to access the property. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Krueger regarding the travel lane, Staff Khan explained that it was meant to establish a right-of-way. He added that this was not a final design, but was a planning-level design. Commissioner Krueger was concerned about the width of the street. Open public hearing. John Beery believed the biggest problem with the project was that it crossed private property, and that the property must be purchased at some point. He added that in many instances, the City wants to do things that are not supported by funding. He did not believe the design should begin until the purpose of the design has been determined clearly. He noted that the properties would be impacted, and suggested a use such as Rossmoor on the site. He noted that this project wouldn't be completed for 22 years, and added that there must be practical considerations. He did not believe the City should be negotiating with South Shore, but that they should listen to the City's needs. If the City cannot get what is needed, then it should state that something is needed from South Shore. He emphasized that this was a business, not a charity, and added that the City was not a charity as well. He believed that time was being wasted, and noted that as a property owner on the site, he would like to see alternatives for the road. Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative, noted that they had serious concerns about the alignment as shown and agreed with Mr. Beery's comment that it was too early to bring this item forward. He was concerned that when a concept is put on paper, it becomes hard to change. The Collaborative's specific concern was the section of the road that crosses Main Street into Alameda Point, which cut off the corner of one of the housing units, and abuts the road up against it. It would also dump the traffic onto Orion Street, a residential street where a lot of children live. They had been told that alignment would not go there, but would go further up Main Street. He was concerned that this has been reversed. They were also concerned about the larger discussion about the redevelopment of Alameda Point, which would cause a significant change in the layout of the land. He believed this conceptual alignment was premature, and hoped that it would be withdrawn at this point. He would like it to be brought forward at a more appropriate time, when the entitlements at Alameda Point have been completed. Close public comment. Commissioner Krueger requested that staff address where this alignment fits with Alameda Point Transportation Commission Page 17 of 19 | TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf |