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w� KIER WRIGHT Civil Engineers Surveyors, Inc. The proposed improvements include the installation of utilities, curb and gutter, landscaping and sidewalk within the proposed new public road right of way. None of these items are inconsistent with the improvements one would expect to find in either a public or private roadway. None of these items will affect the ability of the residents to exercise their right to pass. An examination of the current physical alignment of Cameron reveals that only a portion of the original 58' wide "roadway" is available to the residents to traverse. This does not pose a problem until one begins to view this old 58' wide "roadway" easement as some sort of zone That must he maintained free and clear of any and all obstructions. If one feels that this "clear zone" is a requirement then one must apply this principal to the entire length of the old Cameron. This seems impractical as it would necessitate. for example in that portion from Courtney to Martin. the removal of the curb and gutter along the south side of the street along with approximately 7'-8' of the front yard improvements including driveways. landscaping and other features that currently pose an obstruction to free travel. Modern roadways, either public or private. need to he designed and constructed in accordance with current municipal and/or State design standards. It is impractical (and possibly dangerous) to expect that Cameron Avenue should he constructed along its entire length to a clear traveled way width of 58'. If the possible holders of the private rights in this old ancient road easement expect this to apply to the area along the Tract 7721 frontage then they should be prepared to extend that expectation all the way to Martin Avenue. The dedication of Cameron Avenue by the developer of Tract 7721 to the public will in no way serve to extinguish any private rights that may exist by virtue of this ancient 1894"roadway"easement. The heneliciaries of this easement have the right to enjoy access to their properties along Cameron. however they do not have the ability to prevent the owner of the land from granting additional rights • to others. The proposed physical roadway provides the same ability to access as the existing physical roadway. The proposed dedication should he of benefit to both the residents and the public as there now will be a full publicly maintained roadway accessing this neighborhood. We would be happy to meet with you or City Staff to discuss this smatter further. If you have any questions or if we can he of further service to you on this or any other project, please do not hesitate to give us a call. • Sincerely. KIER & WRIGHT "a O SUg i'6) Ant hnyC. McCants QV�"G.McC,,y Td O P S 5944 License Expires 12-31-2012 h� �� , 9 CON Z43 A)E OF $ 2850 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore, California 94551 (925) 245-8788 • FAX (925) 245-8796