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File Number: 14-357 eye out for each other and on the streets, as a basic defense against crime and a means to build community (Drew & McGuigan, 2014). In addition, the Planning Commission cited other General Plan provisions such as neighborhood interconnectivity and public Bay Trail access. Further review of the General Plan, after the Planning Commission meeting, yielded to General Plan Policy 14.01 (develop and maintain a Citywide bikeway system) and General Plan Action 14.01-A (maintain and implement a Citywide Bicycle Plan and update that Plan regularly) as applicable to the analysis of this PD modification. In September 2010, the City updated its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The Regional and Adjacent Communities Bikeways Map, Figure 9 of the Master Plan (see attached), and in Appendix B of the Plan all identify Bayfront Drive as a proposed Class III Bicycle Route. Class I II bike routes are located on the roadway and shared with motor vehicles. Bike routes are designated by signage (CA MUTCD D11-1) or shared roadway bicycle markings (sharrows). In its current condition, Bayfront Drive serves as a Class III bike route without the signs or ground markings. Thus, the proposed gate and fence system would conflict with and violate the Class III designation defined in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Moreover, because the gates and fences will be a barrier to potential pedestrians and bicyclists intending to access the Conservation Area, the Bay Trail (see attached map) traversing through it and the San Francisco Bay, the proposal would be in conflict with General Plan Policy 21.02. Even though the gate would be unlocked, the proposal is for it to be closed at all times, which would cut off pedestrians and bicyclists and destroy unimpeded access to the Bay Trail. Permits and/or Variances Granted The Planned Development proposed to be modified, PD -91-3 received City Council approvals for the general and precise plans in a series of meetings in the mid-1990s for the development of Robert's Landing by Citation Homes, which is known today as Heron Bay. Environmental Review The project, to construct new gates and fences, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15303 (e), New Construction of Small Structures. Board/Commission Review and Actions The Planning Commission denied the proposed modification of the Planned Development, PD -91-3, thereby prohibiting the construction of new gates and fencing to the Heron Bay neighborhood. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts For the City Council meeting, notices of the public hearing were mailed to all Heron Bay homeowners; property owners and business owners within 500 feet of the Heron Bay City of San Leandro Page 8 Printed on 8126/2014