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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2012-06-25,1,"UNAPPROVED
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
MEETING MINUTES OF
June 25, 2012
1.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 P.M.
Present: Chair Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Harp, Commissioner Fort, Tam, and Deutsch.
Absent: Commissioners Krongold, Moore, and Kirola
2.
MINUTES
2-A.
The minutes were approved with changes.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
3-A.
Guests : Steven Baird, Matthew Fitzgerald, and Ruthann Crawford
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4-A.
Alameda Fire Department Safety Assessments and Minor Accessibility Modifications
(Ruthann Crawford, HUD funding)
Ruthann Crawford stated that Chief D'Orazi is providing HUD funding for the Alameda
Safety & Accessibility Program. A.S.A.P provides installation of ramps, doorways,
countertops, etc. for people with special needs at no cost to the citizen. All citizens of
Alameda are able to participate if they earn moderate income. Most elderly and disabled
qualify for this program.
Chair Lord-Hausman asked about the success rate of the program to which Crawford
replied they are trying to create outreach programs to gain better recognition. Crawford
had already contacted former A.S.A.P participants and seniors in Alameda. She had also
posted information on the City's website and she wants to next meet with Alameda Sun.
Chair Lord-Hausman added that Alameda Municipal Power and Alameda Food Bank
may be able to write about A.S.A.P. to which Commissioner Tam commented Meals on
Wheels and local churches (i.e. Buena Vista Church) can be good resources as well.
Chair Lord-Hausman stated that Mastick Senior Center and Alameda Multicultural
Center (Zoe Holder) would be good places to outreach to.
Crawford wants to target the lower income population because those with higher income
may already have all these installations in their homes.
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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2012-06-25,2,"Chair-Lord Hausman thanked Ruthann Crawford for her presentation and inclusion of the
CDI in the process.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
5-A.
Goals and Objectives 2012 (Chair Lord-Hausman)
Chair Lord-Hausman presented a draft mission statement written by Commissioner
Deutsch regarding respecting people with disabilities in the community.
Vice-Chair Harp added an ending sentence to the draft mission statement.
Chair Lord-Hausman stated she sent CDI member feedback drafts on potential
reorganization to the Assistant City Manager but has not heard back.
5-B.
Universal Design Work Group Update (Chair Lord-Hausman):
Chair Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Harp, and Commissioner Deutsch are working to
develop ordinance language and gathering information from other cities regarding
universal design.
Commissioner Deutsch created a Universal Design Wish List including jobs such as: side
and front entrances to homes should have slopes instead of steps, homes should have an
accessible door bell to children and people in wheelchairs, accessible light switches,
varied countertop heights, wider doorways and hallways for wheelchair accessibility,
lever door handles, adjustable showers/cabinets/drawers/etc
Chair Lord-Hausman stated that it is important to make projects accessible to everyone;
those with physical limitations and those without.
Vice-Chair Harp stated that the Planning Board meeting discussed Housing Element
approved universal design language through 2014 with State laws and funding. However,
Zoning Ordinance changes are needed. Andrew Thomas fully supports this. The next
Planning Board meeting will be Wed, July 17th
Commissioner Tam added San Jose State has an Occupational Therapy Department that
may have an area on universal design which may be beneficial.
Commissioner Deutsch stated there are O.T. programs everywhere. The closest one is in
Oakland, Samuel Merritt University.
5-C.
City Council Meetings Report (Commissioner Fort):
Commissioner Fort reported nothing from the City Council meeting but there was a loud
buzz on the recorder which made it difficult to listen to. Lori Amaya was asked to take
care of the buzzing issue.
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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities,2012-06-25,3,"5-D
Planning Board Meeting Report (Chair Lord-Hausman)
See Vice Chair Harp's report under 5-B
6.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7-A.
There were no announcements from the commission, but Chair Lord-Hausman asked if
there was anything that the audience would like to add. Matthew Fitzgerald read his letter
(forwarded to Lucretia)
7-B
Chair Lord-Hausman then mentioned the transportation commission meetings were being
held on Wednesday nights regarding pedestrian and bicycle crosswalk, lights, and lane
projects.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia Akil
Board Secretary
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PlanningBoard,2012-06-25,1,"APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
1. CONVENE:
7:06 pm
2. FLAG SALUTE:
Board member Zuppan
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: President Zuppan, Vice-President Burton, Board members
Ezzy Ashcraft, Henneberry (arrived at 9:15 p.m.), Knox White, and
Köster.
Absent: None
4. MINUTES:
Minutes from the Regular meeting of May 14, 2012
The motion was made to continue the minutes to correct numerous errors.
Motion-Board member Ezzy Ashcraft. Second-Vice President Burton. Approved 5-0
Minutes from the Regular meeting of May 30, 2012 (Pending)
5. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION:
Motion by Board member Knox White to move Item 10 and 11 to after Item 9-B. Seconded
by Board member Ezzy Ashcraft. Approved 5-0
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Written Report
6-A Future Agendas
Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, provided an overview of upcoming projects.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
8-A. Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions. A report of
recent actions on minor variances, minor variances, and design review applications.
Item being continued to July 9, 2011 Planning Board meeting.
8-B. VF Campus Construction Update - Solar Energy Modifications. A report on recent
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PlanningBoard,2012-06-25,2,"modifications to the VF Campus to achieve ""Net Zero"" energy use through the
addition of additional solar collection panels.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft pulled the item from the Consent Calendar.
Planning Board Members praised the efforts of the developer to exceed the
conditions and build such an exceptional project. Motion-Board member Ezzy
Ashcraft. Second-Board member Knox White. Approved 5-0
8-C. Islander Apartments Construction Update - Color Pallet Modifications A report on a
minor change to the approved color scheme for the Islander Apartments project.
Motion-Board member Knox White. Second-Board member Köster. Approved 5-0
9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
9-A. Alameda Point North West Territories Design Concepts. A presentation by UC
Berkeley Landscape Design Studio Students on design concepts for the Northwest
Territories at Alameda Point.
Students from the UC Berkeley Landscape Design Studio gave a presentation on
design concepts for the Northwest Territories at Alameda point.
9-B.
Artemis Racing Team Use Permit - Interim Use Permit - Applicant: Bill Erkelens,
for Artemis Racing. A public hearing to consider a proposed Interim Use Permit to
operate a temporary floating dock, temporary crane, and associated temporary
facilities on the taxiway and Seaplane Lagoon in front of Building 12 and Building 40.
Mr. Thomas gave a brief description of the project.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked where the hangar was located.
Mr. Thomas replied along the eastern edge of the Sea Plane Lagoon in Building 12
on West Tower.
Vice President Burton asked what sort of fencing was being placed around the site.
Bill Erkelens, the applicant, stated that the fence will be portable cyclone fencing like
the type the Navy is currently using for their clean-up.
President Zuppan opened the public comment period.
Kame Richards, America's Cup Committee, spoke in favor of the project.
David Forbes, America's Cup Committee, spoke in favor of the project.
President Zuppan closed the public comment period.
Board member Knox White requested that the resolution be revised to state that the
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PlanningBoard,2012-06-25,3,"Use Permit can be extended for up to one year by the Zoning Administrator in the
event that the team is able to stay in Alameda.
Mr. Erkelens stated that the America's Cup defender has the option to require all of
the teams be centrally located at the race venue.
Board member Knox White made the motion to approve the Use Permit as amended
to allow the Zoning Administrator to extend the permit for up to one year. Second-
Board member Köster. Approved 5-0
9-C. 1600 Park Street Design Review and Use Permit. - Applicant: Foley Investments.
A public hearing to consider a design review and use permit proposal to construct
two new one story commercial buildings and parking and landscape improvements at
1600 Park Street.
Mr. Thomas gave a brief description of the project. He mentioned that one of the
concerns is the traffic flow and how it will impact Park Street.
Greg Klein, architect for the project gave a presentation.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked it the redesigned corner element at Tilden Way
and Park Street has a door.
Mr. Klein stated that the door is at the other end of the building by the extension of
Pacific Avenue.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see a door at the corner
Tilden Way and Park Street. The other board members concurred. She also
inquired about the truck staging area near the drive -thru and the receiving door.
Mr. Klein stated that the building will not have a loading dock so there will be a
receiving door recessed off of Tilden Way to provide access to the stock area of the
store. He mentioned that the trucks will park in the staging area between 10 p.m. to
5 a.m. and unload product with tow dollies through the receiving door.
Mr. Thomas warned the applicant about the overnight deliveries and the impact on
the neighboring residents citing issues with the South Shore Center overnight
deliveries and the issuance of Use permits for the deliveries. He also stated that the
applicant is asking for 24-hour operations, which needs to be addressed.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the trucks will enter and exit the site.
Mr. Klein stated that the trucks will enter and exit on Park Street and possibly exit on
to Tilden Way also. They are not planning anticipating the trucks enter on Tilden
Way
Board member Köster questioned why the drawing shows a truck on Tilden Way
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PlanningBoard,2012-06-25,4,"seemingly located in an area to off load product.
Mr. Klein stated that they have not yet received a internal layout for the store so they
have left it open for two areas for the trucks to stage.
President Zuppan asked about the parking area behind Pad B, citing that it looks like
it is a dead end and there appears to be no exit on Foley Street.
Mr. Klein stated that the applicants are still working with the neighboring business on
a Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA) to allow access to the parking lot from the
neighboring lot.
Ken Carvalho, applicant, stated that the traffic consultant suggested it would work
better for the flow not to have it as a exit because the drivers just then need to turn
right on Tilden Way so it would be better for them just to exit on to Tilden Way.
Board member Knox White stated that he would like to see the handicap and regular
parking removed from the entry road stating that he feels it will cause back-ups onto
Park Street. The other board members concurred.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see the entire entry on
Park Street removed to make the area more pedestrian friendly allowing for entry
only on Foley Street and Tilden Way.
Board member Knox White asked if a representative from CVS was present.
Mr. Carvalho stated no.
Board member Knox White asked it they had a signed lease with CVS.
Mr. Carvalho stated no but they do have a letter on intent.
Board member Knox White asked what guarantee the City has if they approve the
drive-thru and CVS leaves that it will not become a fast food drive-thru in the
future.
Mr. Thomas stated that the Planning Board can condition the drive-thru use.
John Buestad, applicant, stated that CVS has stated that as long as they are there
they want the drive-thru and would remove it if they vacated the property.
Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that the installation of drive-thru windows is
discouraged through the City's environmental documents in an effort to reduce green
house gases.
Board member Knox White would like to see less curb cuts on Park St. He
questioned the flat iron element at the corner that actually leads to nowhere.
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PlanningBoard,2012-06-25,5,"Mr. Thomas stated that the item will be returning to the Planning Board for action in
August.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None.
11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS :
Board member Knox White stated that when the City lost control of the ferry to the
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), they agreed to move the ferry
building to the area near the Sea Plan Lagoon at Alameda point. He would like to
City to continue to push WETA to move the building.
12. ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 p.m.
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