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201 Mr. Don Gardner, 923 Main Street, owner of Veterinarian Clinic, asked what would happen to ingress and egress at this business center if the underpass is constructed; there could not be any entry from Del Valle Parkway and Santa Rita Road would be closed. Mr. Lee advised that staff is recommending against construction of the underpass on Santa Rita Road. Mr. Gardner urged Council not to proceed with the undercrossing. Mr. Brent Wilcox, representing his parents at 3988 Stanley Boulevard, stated he felt the completion of the Del Valle Parkway should be deleted entirely. He expressed concern regarding the Arroyo, and stated there is a major difference betwen San Luis Creek and Pleasanton Creek. In addition, there would be problems of vandalism if pedestrian traffic is allowed in the creek area, as well as damage to the environment. Mr. Tom Forrest, 4224 Stanley Boulevard, asked if there are plans to cul-de-sac Stanley Boulevard. Mr. Walker advised that Stanley Boulevard would be made a cul-de-sac only if Del Valle Parkway goes through and there is an underpass. Mayor Mercer stated that the Del Valle Parkway is not in the Capital Improvement Program at this time, and probably would not be built for many years. Mr. A1 Bronzini, 719 Main Street, former President of the Downtown Association, stated he has always been a strong supporter for the formation of a Specific Plan for downtown. It is an integral part of the General Plan, and is necessary to proceed with the revitalization of the downtown. He stated the people on First Street are a vital part of downtown and their concerns should be worked out in the formation of the Specific Plan. He is pleased the concerns of the residents have been taken into consideration. He asked Council to support the Specific Plan and to move forward to revitalize the downtown, taking into consideration those merchants already here. He felt some items still need to be finetuned. Mrs. Judith Mayhew, 610 Main Street, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that two letters are on record from the Chamber in support of the Specific Plan. She stated the Chamber would like to see diagonal parking tested in the 400 block of Main Street. The Chamber concurs with staff regarding the deletion of the railroad underpass. They feel the Sunol Boulevard extension should be kept in. Mr. Gary Cose, 4086 Stanley Boulevard, asked when a decision would be made on the completion of Del Valle Parkway. He advised there is a parking problem on Stanley Boulevard at this time. He stated that when the condominiums were approved there was a condition that if parking became a problem that garage doors would have to be removed so they would only be used for parking, not storage. Mayor Mercer directed staff to investigate the parking problems on Stanley Boulevard and the conditions of approval for the condominium complex. - 10 - 1-17-89