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Minutes August 27, 1986 (as amended 9/3/86) Planning Commission as Table II-5 showing LOS "E" and "F" at some intersections is totally unacceptable to her. Commissioner Inner then asked if there was nothing that could be done on First Street. Mr. Lee stated that the abandoned Southern Pacific right-of-way could perhaps be used but staff does not recommend it because it would preclude other options including light rail, parking and other uses to be evaluated in the Downtown Specific Plan. Commissioner Inner commented that if the Plan is accepted, the City is accepting LOS "F" on some of the streets. The only alternative would be to reduce the car trips. Mr. Lee indicated that the General Plan assumes the gravel trucks will not be on the road at buildout. Commissioner Inner discussed Item III-39, Existing Bicycle Network. Mr. Lee indicated there is a revised map at the end of the staff report. Commissioner Inner asked if it is proposed to build bike lanes on Foothill Road. Mr. Lee referred to Page 12, Item 4 and stated "define specified bike path" could be added. The idea is to reserve right-of-way to accommodate bicycle paths. Commissioner Michelotti asked staff to address the comments made about the Del Valle Parkway extension. Mr. Lee stated that staff supports the original recommendations -- 4 to two lanes as shown on the circulation plan. Regarding Sunol to 6 lanes, staff feels this is a major gateway to town from I-680 and, therefore, necessary. HOUSING ELEMENT The Planning Commission supported staff's recommendation. PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT The Planning Commission supported staff's recommendation. PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT Commissioner Inner asked staff to address water as addressed by Mrs. Tracy earlier in the evening. Mr. Lee indicated that in developing a General Plan it makes planning sense to look beyond five years. Commissioner Inner how the City can monitor the water capacity. Mr. Lee stated Zone 7 supplies the figures used. Mr. Swift stated that City also has figures on how much water is used. Commissioner Inner discussed sewage capacity with Mr. Swift. Mr. Swift reported on the amounts currently set aside for the business parks. Discussion then ensued as to the necessity of extending sewage mains southerly on Foothill Road given the amount of units anticipated to be built in the future. Mr. Lee - 12 - _.._ ..__.._,... _.. .. .... .__.....T.,.-.--. __.. _ .._.. ..~.... _. .~. .... .. ..~..._.. ... .._. T-. .