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Ms. Mohr inquired about the safety issues of the current alignment and the laws regarding removal of the cap over the landfill. Mr. Lum explained this was the most gentle curve of the alternatives considered and would allow the greatest speed, approximately 40 mph. He further stated that the Bay Area Air Quality Control Board and Alameda County Health Dept. have been very insistent that the cap over the old landfill not be breached for fear that large amounts of methane gas might be released. He explained that the road could be moved farther north, however that raises problems of cutting into the hill structure and raising the retaining wall even higher. There is no limit on how high the wall can be from an engineering standpoint, but the issue becomes one of aesthetics. Mayor Tarver declared the public hearing open. Jim McKeehan, Signature Properties, 6612 Owens Drive, reviewed the status of meetings with all the property owners. Several have already given fights of entry to begin construction with compensation to be established later. The Graham property is not needed for realignment of the roadway. Mr. McKeehan stated he would like to proceed as soon as possible as he had concerns about road cuts in the winter. Discussion foilowed about the timing involved in getting possession through litigation and when construction can actually begin. Robert Graham, 2503 Vineyard Avenue, indicated he has never approved of the alignment and stated his driveway access will be a 12% grade. He believed his quality of life will be seriously affected by this new roadway and the high berm will obstruct his view. He strongly urged Council to lower the road. Mr. Tarver inquired about the elevation of the new roadway. Mr. Lum stated that at Mr. Graham's property the roadway would be elevated fifteen feet and on the other side of the road is the eight foot retaining wall. He further indicated that Mr. Graham has an approved PUD for his property which could be impacted by the driveway. There are still discussions that have to take place to resolve the matter. Mr. McKeehan clarified that the City required Signatom to build the road and the City will choose the alignment. His point is that Signature does not need the property of Mr. Graham and Signature is just h-ying to do what he is required to do. He recalled that Mr. Graham used the services of Signatore's engineers at its cost to lay out alternatives. Wayne Hahner, 2287 Vineyard Avenue, owns property immediately east of Mr. Graham. He expressed concern about the alignment and the rush to get this through. When Mr. McDowell applied for a PIJD for the Graham property, staff resisted on the grounds that there 09/20/94 - 10 -