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Mr. Lum clarified that staff's recommendation as it relates to the West Las Positas Interchange is r- essentially the same as the Committee's, but staff is recommending that certain actions that relate to intersection modifications and some ofthe trip reduction measures be deferred pending further studies. He advised that the City's Economic Development Manager, Gail Gilpin, and Larry Patterson, the consultant that led the trip reduction portion ofthe study effort, are available to answer questions. George Homolka, the facilitator of the Advisory Committee, introduced the members of the Committee who were in attendance. Mr. Homolka began his presentation with exhibits of the 1964 and 1996 General Plan maps showing the area of the proposed West Las Positas Interchange. He noted that the 1996 General Plan included a caveat that created the Advisory Committee. He described the problem definition, the areas of representation of members serving on the Committee, and the elements that were considered. Mr. Homolka presented and commented on exhibits included in the Final Summary Report prepared by the Advisory Committee, providing information related to intersection improvements that would be required along Stoneridge Drive without the West Las Positas Interchange, as well as the freeway and interchange improvements. He also provided construction cost information for the improvements. r Mr. Homolka commented on the Caltrans process that is required to alter Caltrans' property, which includes a project study report. He described the options that were considered by the Advisory Committee and the design details for each of those options. Discussion ensued regarding how braided ramps function and how HOV lanes could be implemented. Mr. Homolka described the basic traffic assumptions, noting that all ofthe planned routes in the General Plan were included, as were the funded projects in the regional transportation plans for the MTC and CMA. Mr. Homolka advised that Larry Patterson led the Trip Reduction and Mobility Enhancement Task Force which was created by the City Council at the request of the Advisory Committee. He noted that the report of the Task Force is included in the appendices for the Final Summary Report. He presented a summary of the recommended actions proposed by the Task Force and the cost of funding for two years. He noted that questions regarding this issue could be addressed to Mr. Patterson. Mr. Homolka commented on the General Plan criteria that were considered: level of service criteria, development levels, parking charges, and urban design features. He noted that the Committee accepted the present level of service standard of LOS D or better. He provided information regarding potential funding sources. Mr. Homolka presented PLAN assumptions table showing the combinations of elements. He provided an overview of the PLANS, noting that PLAN C is the Advisory Committee's consensus alternative and reflects what the Committee believes needs to be done to eliminate the West Las Positas Interchange. He commented on the funding requirements and timing for the PLANS. He presented and described a graphic depicting the traffic impacts of removing the West Las Positas Interchange. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 9, 2002 Page 3