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CityCouncil | 2010-06-01 | 26 | part of the equation. The Planning Services Manager responded commercial is not part of the density bonus plan; stated the density bonus ordinance would not govern where SunCal chooses to put densities. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated the red outline on page 4 shows high density residential and commercial; the blue line is the buffer zone; that he has never seen anything similar in Alameda. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated the WRT Study also analyzed a high range in density that was closer to SunCal's plan. The Planning Services Manager stated the WRT Study looked at the PDC; the key to making the overall project work for the City is that the 4,200 unit project would have to develop and fund a very successful transportation plan that would work for the entire island; the only way to get people from the 4,200 housing units through the tube would be to have existing residents chose to participate [in a transportation program]. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam inquired whether the WRT Study was commissioned by the City, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated that her comfort level would increase if she had more information before deciding what the date should be; inquired whether information could be provided by the next Council meeting, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated staff would come back on June 15th with updates on the completeness of the application, financial issues, and transit oriented develop aspects. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated an update should be provided on the concept of density bonus and density transfer and how it works in light of the transit oriented development. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember/Boaro Member/Commissioners deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor/Chair Johnson - 4. Abstention: Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam - 1. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated that she needs more information before she is comfortable with setting a date. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and 15 Community Improvement Commission June 1, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-06-01.pdf |