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Ms. Michelotti then referred to the northerly alignment of Stoneridge and clarified that if <br />it were extended to E1 Charro Road, all the turn configurations earlier described would not be <br />necessary. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swirl said yes and the difference is that there would not be a bridge close to the <br />intersection. It would be at grade and not nearly as costly as would be necessary farther south. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked if the staff proposal is more northerly than what is shown on the <br />Specific Plan and also asked for a description of the properties across which the proposed road <br />would be located. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said the road crosses the Standard Pacific development, Hansen/Kaiser <br />properties (which will be commercial/industrial with access from E1 Charro), the Staples Ranch <br />property, Johnson/Himsl property, and a few other developable properties to the east. <br /> <br />Ms. Michelotti asked if any park areas were identified? <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said the current Specific Plan indicates a 17 acre park (he pointed to the <br />location). <br /> <br /> Ms Michelotti asked if the route of the proposed Stoneridge could be moved to <br />accommodate a larger park. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said it is as northerly as it can be with regard to constraints for freeway access. <br />There are constraints to moving it farther south because of the gravel truck haul route grade <br />separations. <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell referred to the southerly route and asked how it affected the Standard <br />Pacific property. Would it be necessary to file an eminent domain action? <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said there is a condition on the PUD approval that provides for the City to <br />purchase the property without the need of an eminent domain action. The Specific Plan provides <br />a financing plan for purchase of properties. If the route changes, then the Specific Plan would <br />have to be changed to accommodate the shift in costs to the various properties within the <br />Specific Plan area. Another factor is that the Hansen/Kaiser property is not in the Specific Plan <br />area and the rights of way across those properties have not been acquired, which is another <br />reason to support the northerly alignment. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico reiterated that the decision at this meeting will not affect whether Stoneridge <br />Drive connects to E1 Charro Road, however the staff presentation seemed to confirm the intent <br />that it will connect to E1 Charro. He asked staff to explain how this determination will not <br />enhance support for the extension of Stoneridge. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift explained the staff report contains exhibits that do not show Stoneridge <br />extending to E1 Charro, but stopping at Staples Ranch (for park access). Other options show the <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 13 11/06/01 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />