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San Lorenzo residents urge county to address transparency, property impacts of Llewellyn Boulevard project
Summary
Multiple San Lorenzo residents told the board they had not been adequately informed about a Llewellyn Boulevard corridor improvement project and alleged property encroachment markings, loss of driveways/parking and poor Public Works communications; supervisors asked Public Works to vet the project at Unincorporated Services or EDMAC.
Several San Lorenzo residents used the board’s public‑comment period on April 10 to press the county for clearer communication and follow up on a Llewellyn (Llewellyn) Boulevard corridor improvement project that they say is encroaching on private property.
Oscar Vasquez, who identified his family’s long residence on East Llewellyn Boulevard and past commercial use of his property, said project drawings and mailed notices were unclear and that he had been unable to reach Public Works project staff (Amber Lowe) after multiple attempts. Vasquez said the project as drawn appears to remove driveway access, eliminate parking and permanently change the front of several properties.
"They are taking our land," Vasquez said, describing spray paint marks and a white line labeled "demo" on pavers in front of homes. His son added that elderly neighbors had not received adequate direct notice and feared loss of parking and driveway access.
Another caller described finding spray paint on paver stones and said Alameda County staff told her the county owned three feet of her property; she later obtained parcel maps from the permit department and said that was not accurate.
A public commenter noted that the county does own right‑of‑way and can build sidewalks and set driveway standards, but the speakers emphasized the need for better outreach. Supervisor Miley requested Public Works bring the project to the Unincorporated Services Committee or EDMAC for public vetting; meeting staff said Public Works would be notified and staff would follow up with the speakers.
No formal action was taken; supervisors requested Public Works return with additional public vetting and information.
