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PLN25-0664 - Tilden Way - Applicant: City of Alameda Public Works Department. Review Staff's Recommendation for Planning Board to approve Staff's recommendation to City Council to Approve the Removal of 65 Trees of various species between 1-38" in Diameter and Planting of 101 New Trees in 24" boxes for Construction of Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvements Project. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is covered by the 2009 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2007072075) for the Transportation Element) (Public Works C65300)
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To: Honorable President and Members of the Planning Board
From: Erin Smith, Public Works Director
Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer
Brendin Christolear, Supervising Civil Engineer
Ali Hatefi, Senior Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Improvements Project (Project) includes constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Tilden Way/Blanding Avenue/Fernside Boulevard, safety improvements at the intersection of Tilden Way/Broadway, Clement Avenue extension from Broadway to Tilden Way, improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and an open space dog park. The project requires the removal of 59 trees to accommodate the physical improvements of the roundabout, roadway extension, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Additionally, the project is located at the former Union Pacific railroad right-of-way and requires removal of contaminated soil as part of the City's Agreement with the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC). To perform the DTSC required soil remediation 6 additional trees will need to be removed, for a total of 65 trees to be removed. The project will protect 91 existing trees within the project limits and plant 101 new trees.
Staff is requesting the Planning Board approve Staff's recommendation to City Council to approve the removal of 65 trees, protection of 91 existing trees, and planting of 101 new tr...
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