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PlanningBoard | 2005-03-03 | 3 | PRELIMINARY DRAFT Subject to modification prior to approval by Planning Board A community member inquired about the Phase I development, and the housing density in that phase. She inquired whether there would be any innovative or eco-friendly architecture. Mr. Walter Rask noted that the density would be approximately 12 units per acre, which was roughly comparable to Bayport. He noted that there would be no walls, and that the blocks would be exterior-oriented; there would be no gated portions of the neighborhood. The buildings would feel very public and friendly in nature. There was an overall goal of the project to achieve sustainability objectives; green building measures and recycling would be used. A community member supported retaining the Enlisted Men's Quarters, and believed that turning them into condos may bring more diverse populations into Alameda. She inquired about the contamination on sites for non-Measure A and commercial uses. Mr. Rask displayed the mixed use areas, and noted that conventional housing would not be possible in that area if there was groundwater contamination. A community member inquired about the groundwater and soil contamination, and suggested that those areas not be developed until the contamination was cleaned up. Mr. Russell noted that the contamination in the Phase I area was relatively minor, and described its nature in detail. A non-Measure A-compliant design would allow for podium parking on the ground, with the residences on top; the chemicals would never reach the residences. Among the chemicals were dry cleaning solvent, nail polish remover, gasoline. A community member inquired whether PAHs were in the ground water. Mr. Thomas replied that they were not water-soluble and were not a groundwater issue. A community member inquired about how malleable the wildlife refuse was to being moved. Mr. Proud noted that the issue of wildlife transfer is an issue of property transfer between agencies, to the Veterans Administration rather than Fish & Wildlife. A community member noted that he was a real estate consultant, and noted that a relatively good job had been done in this project. He noted that the lagoon was a significant amenity. He believed that plan was biased toward single-family housing, and noted that high-rise residences had been built successfully in San Diego. He believed the commercial land sale figures were optimistic. He expressed concern about the transportation linkages. He proposed that the lagoon and the golf course be linked. A community member noted that the main advantage of Measure A was the greater diversity of housing, including middle-level housing. Planning Board Minutes Page 3 March 3, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-03-03.pdf |