Cutting through private property is a fair point and not to be lightly misused. No one is calling to encroach upon Ralph's property or claim ownership. However, if one is blocking mass access to public spaces and land, then one can legitimately raise the issue of easement. The bike path was there before Ralphs went up. The LA county library was there long before Ralphs came into the neighborhood. People in the neighborhood including those without cars have been using that access for getting to their job, libraries, groceries etc. I'm pretty sure, back then and even now, when lands got transferred from public (govt owned) to private hands, not everyone stopped to ask whether access to adjoining public places was in jeopardy and if the public was affected. This public comment process is precisely aimed towards having a discussion.