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CityCouncil | 2014-04-15 | 15 | in the RFQ are not explained; 800 units were not discussed with AC Transit; that he is not suggesting not going forward with the RFQ; Site A tells developers what they are going to deliver; suggested numbers be reviewed or more flexible: John Knox White, Alameda. Stated that she is excited to see project more forward; the property is positioned to take advantage of exciting market to attract a Class A developer; the project is focused on commercial and housing is a component; 800 units is a good number; retail at Parcel B is an important component: Karen Bey, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated the Alameda Point project has many constraints, including environmental, traffic, and regulatory, which affect density; the project cannot reach the density needed to make a transit oriented development work. Councilmember Chen stated that he is skeptical there will be any interest; suggested testing the waters to see what happens. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Alameda Point has already attracted exciting tenants and interest; the stakes are higher; the assigned 800 unit number could be problematic because existing infrastructure is not being supported; the project is feasible with the right combination; more flexibility on the number of housing units is needed; that she prefers a floor of 800 units. Councilmember Tam stated Alameda is competing with other cities; the market should be allowed to inspire; the most flexibility should be given to the developer to help pencil out transit oriented infrastructure with the number of units needed to make the project work; more constraints should not be added. Councilmember Chen stated that he cannot support a floor of 800 units; he does not see an issue with the density; the proposal is attractive enough already. Councilmember Daysog stated going from 25 units per acre to 31 units per acre will not have a significant impact on the transit oriented infrastructure; supports starting with 800 units; if a future developer wants to go beyond 800 units, it is on their dime. Councilmember Tam stated every commercial development Alameda has been involved with has required waivers and subsidies; inquired what is the level of commitment to a transit oriented development. Councilmember Daysog stated the commitment is to build the best transit oriented development within all the constraints facing Alameda Point. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Alameda Point is going to develop over 25 to 30 years, at some point the ceiling of 1,425 is not going to be a problem; the first project should take advantage of the interest in residential development and let the developer demonstrate what has been done in other areas with higher density; that she does not Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 15, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-04-15.pdf |