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Commissioner Jamieson recalled that citizens were once anxious for the overcrossings at Stoneridge Drive and West Las Positas and that Caltrans recommended Stoneridge Drive be done first and this was done from taxes received from the shopping center. He said the plan for the Las Positas overcrossing is not that of Callahan or anyone else and that it has been in the plan for a very long time. Mr. Caldwell said that a proposed four lanes with overcrossing and cloverleaf came as a major surprise. Commissioner Jamieson indicated that two lanes have been planned for years. Mr. Caldwell said they supported that but not the extra width. Mr. Harris indicated that the interchange was proposed in the '64-65 General Plan and for Las Positas east of I-680 to be six lanes. Thomas Sullivan indicated that not everyone choses to live and work in the same community. He said this is not necessarily desirable. Chairperson Getty indicated that the project would be reviewed on a site by site basis. Mr. Sullivan said that there is no mention of BARTD and its impacts with regard to alleviating the traffic problems. Chairperson Getty said the reports take into consideration the worse possible cases and the developer will require staggered work hours to alleviate potential problems. Mr. Callahan responded to questions asked of other developments he has been involved in regarding buildout and occupancy levels. He further said they have been meeting with BARTD for over two years. He said they indicated to him that they need $140,000 to run a ride count. Mr. Sullivan said he appreciates the planning and work gone into the development but was disappointed in the fact that the Volume 2 of the EIR was just released, the tremendous effects the project will have on pollution. He said he is an environmental scientist and asked the Commission to allow more time for making a decision. Chairperson Getty said that the Planning Commission is not the last word on the project. Mr. Sullivan said he would like to see a detail analysis of the EIR similar to what Mr. Callahan presented on the positive aspects of the proposal and that a committee should be formed. He urged no decision be made tonight. Joe Madden said that perhaps the citizens should get up a petition to get the Hacienda interchange started through Caltrans. Bob Pearson - in 15 years of coming to these meetings he has never seen such a classy bunch of speakers and hopes the City will utilize these people in a positive manner. Mr. Pearson urged this entire matter be put off for more study and public input. He said he doesn't want bike paths to go along Santa Rita Road as there are better routes to be used. He said in his opinion, there will be a problem from McDonald's to the flower shop. -16- _.... _. _.._.~.._~...._._~_,.__„. __.,..._. __.____._ ......_~_. ,___. ,_.~. .._..._,_., _.r__ ..