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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 19, 1989 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Powers
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Proposed Approval of Danville Boulevard at Hillgrade Avenue
Left Turn Project for Compliance with CEQA
Supervisor Schroder advised that he had been requested by
certain residents of the community to place this matter on the agenda
for discussion as there was some contrary feelings towards the
proposal.
Mike Walford, Public Works Director, advised that there is a
very serious accident problem at this intersection and he believed
that the intersection should be improved by putting in a left turn
pocket and a signal, and that the work should be done to accepted
standards.
Bill Cardinale, 1411 Silva Dale Rd, Alamo, advised that he
was speaking as a resident of Alamo and not representing any groups or
commissions, stated that each time he hears of an attempt to widen the
Boulevard, he gets concerned, that he does not believe that such a
radical change is necessary initially to deal with the problem, but
that an initial approach may be to start with stop signs, if necessary
a 3-way stop intersection, and if that doesn't work then next consider
a stop light, and if a left turn is found necessary, a short-stack
left turn lane should be considered instead of an 850-foot stack lane.
The Chair noted that Sheryl Neely and Claudia Nimr had
submitted request to speak cards, but had left the meeting.
Robert D. Myhre, 2561 Danville Boulevard, Alamo, Vice Chair
of the Citizens Advisory Committee for County Service Area P-2B,
advised that the Advisory Committee is firmly in favor of a left turn
lane at this intersection but that its recommendation for a left turn
lane has nothing to do with the specifications.
Mr. Myhre noted that speaking on behalf of himself as a
resident of Alamo, he has witnessed a number of accidents at this
intersection over the past years and agrees that it is a highly
dangerous intersection, but assured the Board that no one in Alamo
really favors over extensive widening of the Boulevard. He noted that
public safety is a primary concern to the residents.
Supervisor Schroder requested that action on this matter be
deferred to January 16, 1990 so that he could meet with the Public
Works Director and the Engineer, and to learn what the San Ramon
Valley Regional Planning Commission has to say after they discuss it
on January 3 .
As recommended by Supervisor Schroder, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that the above matter is DEFERRED to January 16, 1990 on its
determination agenda.
I hereby certify that this is a true and Correct Copy Of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Suparvl n the date shown.
cc: Public Works Director ATTESTED: SAA.J.MI q- /J t
Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
County Administrator 01Superyisomand County Administrator
By �.Deputy