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Next, Olga Morrow, spokesman for Pleasanton Safe Streets Association, a group comprising homeowners on Del Valle Parkway, spoke in objection to this map. She stated that they did not oppose the development, rather, they opposed the planned parkway route. She read a statement to that effect which her group had prepared. Next, Bill Singleton, 4685 Del Valle Parkway, spoke. He stated that he is an original homeowner. He saw the original Morrison model for the area and the route was played down at that time. It was his feeling that it is im- proper to build major roads through residential developments. Some discussion took place on the alternates for a road running along the creek, and Mr. Singleton indicated that some cursory attention was given to that possibility, but cost estimates coupled with the sharp contours the road would of necessity have to take, caused the proposal to be discarded. Commissioner Wood told Mr. Singleton that the traffic projections established for the parkway remain unchanged from the time of inception of the plan. Mrs. Morrow then related all past meetings between the homeowners, a Planning Commission liaison, City staff, developer, his engineer, and a Council liaison, in an attempt to resolve this problem, those meetings held more than a year ago. At that time, plans were presented for a road along the creek, and they were told the plan would not be workable. Since then, they have un- covered more information, and have asked for another meeting. Next, a Bill O'Hara of Valley Community Church spoke. He said he would not speak either way for the application, but stated that there is a proposal planned east of this property, that many thousands of dollars have already been expended in this project. If the alignment of the parkway is modified at this point, it would mean tremendous increased cost. Commissioner Jamieson ascertained from Secretary Harris what the City's share of obligation for improvement of the parkway would be. Mr. Rod Andrade stated that the intent of the map was to provide typical half street section for the Del Valle Parkway. He believes the improvements shown on the cross section is the developer's obligation for 38 feet. Mr. Frost confirmed this statement, adding that after the work is completed, the entire half section is dedicated to the City. Area to be maintained by the homeowner is the area between sidewalk and curb. Mr. Levine, Deputy City Attorney, then brought up discussion on the City's environmental impact report. He indicated the homeowner's specific com- plaint relates to placement of the parkway. This parkway has been precise planned and has been on the General Plan for many years. He thought it likely that the parkway plan predates the environmental impact report re- quirements of State law. Commissioner Shepherd stated he was sympathetic with the people who live on the parkway. He still does not agree with the City about its alignment, but did not know where to go now. Commissioner Jamieson concurred. He thought the housing development is very attractive but could not support it because of the parkway. -6-