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With reference to staff's reporting on traffic issues and looking at segments along I-580, Mr. Kanz stated that the BART EIR has the same analyses of different stretches of I-580 and how each of the nine different alignments would impact segments of I-580. He requested that these be incorporated into the Supplemental EIR to make it an adequate document. Jeff Miller, Director of the Alameda Creek Alliance, stated that he also works for the Center for Biological Diversity and voiced interest in the biological aspects of the project and special status species along the Arroyo. He indicated that he would reserve his biological comments for his written comments and requested an extension be granted for the comment period. Commissioner Blank disclosed that he also knows Mr. Carroll. John Carroll noted that he e-mailed his commentary regarding GHG emissions and referred to the chart on page 39 of the SEIR that provides a breakdown of each of the components. He noted that the Ice Center was not listed as one of the component. He indicated that there is a section on page 98 where this information is found, but for comparison purposes in terms of being able to compare them both, he suggested the report include the Ice Center along with the other categories. Mr. Carroll also commented on the visual character and noted that one of the things the report indicates is that it has significant visual impacts but they are not mitigatable. He stated that his feeling is that the old map originally proposed for the park shows that the Ice Center would be located farther towards what would be Stoneridge Drive and away from the Arroyo Mocho; however, the Ice Center has been relocated to a position where it is much closer. He stated that environmental sensitivity should be better respected, and a larger buffer should be provided. He asked that the Ice Center be shifted closer to the commercial area where it would have less impact than if it were out in the middle of the park. Mr. Carroll noted that the SEIR claims there is no increased hazards when Stoneridge Drive is extended to El Charro Road and stated that he did not see how this is possible as there are quarry trucks and other impacts related to utilizing El Charro Road versus the private section of that road. He requested an explanation of how there will not be additional hazards, given the additional vehicles going through the area. Mr. Carroll stated that he is still hoping that the City will provide a regional agreement in writing that states a plan among Livermore, Dublin, and other regional players in terms of the regional traffic situation, when the road is going to open up, and how the traffic report will follow sequence to dovetail and minimize impacts of traffic. Mr. Carroll requested another mitigation in the form of either setbacks or sound walls along Stoneridge Drive, but not like those found on Santa Rita Road that are significantly lower and lower in quality of building materials. He indicated that he would PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 9, 2009 Page 9 of 12