1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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45.J Melvin Kerwin, Attorney representing Elks Club, and golf course management company, reviewed how the road, as proposed, would vitally affect the Elks Club property with specific details as to golf course, family recrea- tional areas, being adversely affected by proposed road- way and not thought to be in the best public interest because of loss of open space. He reviewed from illus- trated chart alternate routes which might be possible, particularly stressing a blockade in effect on Edgecliff Road which could be removed and road extended. City Manager advised this road barricaded because it was a private road and also outside the City Limits. Mr. Kerwin also stated it was felt an extra roadway was unnecessary for the junior college under con- struction or the future State College because of the new freeway proposed in the area and no concern had been expressed by either college. He also questioned legality of plan line procedures, and further urged this matter being continued for Council's further review of this proposal or these proceedings should be terminated for best interests of the City. Planning Director advised alternate routes had been reviewed and made a short briefing from an illustrated chart of those considered, but stressed fact if State College, Junior College or other public developments not interested in or desiring additional access roads for through traffic flows to these points, then a misunderstanding existed as this had been the reason for un- dertaking the study of plan lines in this instance. Councilman Petersen disapproved of additional roads being proposed in this area to create further funneling of traffic through this residential area and possible loss of open space. Councilman Henderson reviewed requests which had been made by the State College in selection of the site in Redwood City and of the Council's reply which did not indicate need for Additional access roads in this area,:but did outline future widening of Woodside Road and the Junipero Serra Freway as traffic routes. Councilman Rosselli also disapproved of providing secondary cross roads for college traffic when main expanded thoroughfares will be available. Bill Rhodes, 82 Wheeler, urged plan lines not be considered further and proceedings be terminated as not being in best interests of City. Councilman Bury indicated his reasons for also disapproving what he deemed to be a compounding of traffic problems from colleges if plan lines established and urged termination of proceedings. Fred Gates, 3871 Vineyard, questioned participation costs which might be involved should access be now given to those not originally participating in costs of Farm Hill Blvd, extension, should these plan lines now give such access. Councilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council- man Petersen, and thereafter withdrawn to permit further discussion. David Morrison, 1050 Wilmington Way, protested further consideration of proposed plan lines as felt freeways could handle traffic from college sites. Motion to close public hearing carried on motion again being made by Council- man Rosselli, seconded by Councilman Petersen. Councilman Bury move to terminate pWt 18,6%