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CityCouncil | 2019-02-05 | 14 | Discussed environmental law and concerns: Jay Harris, Applicant. Stated the project will add value to the Harbor Bay business park; discussed goals of economic strategy: Karen Bey, Alameda. Discussed past Council actions regarding the site; expressed concern over ferry parking: Former Councilmember Doug deHaan, Alameda. Stated the Freeport community strongly opposes the project; expressed concern over the environmental review: Amelia Foos, Alameda. Expressed support for the project; stated more hotels are desperately needed: Zack Bowling, Alameda. Expressed concern over the staff presentation: Steven Gortler, Alameda. Stated the Planning Board unanimously supported the project; the project will be built able to withstand sea-level rise: Brian McGuire, Alameda. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public hearing. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the business park in the EIR was approved for a smaller business park. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the 1974 EIR had been comprehensively revised and updated in 1989, and specifies a 5.2 million square foot EIR. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Audubon Society provided a model ordinance for bird strikes, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the applicant is entitled to by right, and what Council is allowed. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the term "by right" is included in the City's General Plan and Development Agreements; stated the height limit is 100 feet and the proposed project is well within that limit; the project is entitled under the Development Agreement for a floor area ratio of up to 0.5 which equates 120,000 square feet. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-05.pdf |