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Published on 12/11/1995 All articles from this issue

Asphalt work on Fremont Road draw complaints

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By Clyde Noel / Town Crier Staff Writer

Recent road work on Fremont Road, which has left street widths varying wildly, from 24-35 feet, has triggered resident ire toward the Los Altos Hills City Council.

"I am dismayed and amazed after 40 years of effort, we could have paved a street to 35 feet in width," said Mary Stutz, Los Altos Hills planning commissioner. "If we change road widths, I think discussion should come first because this is a scenic roadway according to the general plan element."

"It's hard to believe," Stutz said, "but I found seven places more than 34 feet and nothing less than 24 feet from Conception Road to Arastadero Road. All this asphalt should be cut back to an agreed width."

"I am responsible for this," said City Manager Jeff Peterson. "The overlaying crept into the pathways. It's been proven when you have an uneven edge of the road then you have problems for bicycles and walkers."

Peterson said the town will literally go in and remove part of the roadway to make it an even width and install an asphalt berm. "I would be glad to discuss ways to correct it," Peterson said.

"We need to be concerned about this," said Los Altos Hills Mayor Bill Siegel. "Because Fremont Road will be a thoroughfare in the future, because the wider the road, the more it lends itself to commuter traffic. "

Stutz told the council the problem needs community action. "We have to determine whether the community wants wide-width streets," she said.

The staff will prepare costs and suggestions on making Fremont Road an even width, then agendize the item for a hearing in January.