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CityCouncil | 2006-11-21 | 18 | Mr. Wang noted that the plan presented meets Measure A requirements; stated every lot is a minimum of 2000 square feet. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry regarding high-rise housing, Mr. Wang stated the high-rise is for senior citizen assisted living. Mr. Wang further stated an ENA is needed because the project is very complicated. Mayor/Chair Johnson encouraged Mr. Wang to ensure whatever plan he brings forward is Measure A compliant. louncilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated that he recognizes the need for an ENA; developers need a degree of certainty about the developer's and City's responsibilities before moving forward with the preliminary parts of a project; the ENA process would flush out the details about what is wanted for the northern waterfront; the ENA process would determine whether public financing should be tax increment financing or mello roos; the process flushes out the land use design details, financials and other issues, such as Measure A compliance and Clement Avenue extension; he is confident issues can be dealt with; however, there has to be a lot more public input and an understanding that the plan might change through the ENA process as the NWSP comes forward; the Concept Plan cannot trump the NWSP urged Mr. Wang to keep his team together and bring the matter back rapidly if the ENA is not approved tonight. Mr. Wang stated that he is not asking the City to issue any bond, tax increment or mello roos financing; however, he cannot get private financing without the ENA and DDA; he can afford seed financing for study, but needs bank support for the development. ouncilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated waiting for the NWSP to come forward should not stop Mr. Wang from working with the Planning and Building Department and Development Services noted most developers would not take on lagoons; encouraged Mr. Wang to continue and directed staff to work with Mr. Wang. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated direction needs to be included in a motion; stated there is very little information on the project, such as the number of residential units and building height ; too much is being requested based on a concept staff time should not be directed until an application is put forward. Mr. Wang noted the land exchange might take three to four years. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 6 Community Improvement Commission November 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-11-21.pdf |