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PlanningBoard | 2006-01-23 | 4 | 8. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 8-A. Grand Marina Study Session (ATh). Study Session on proposed 40-unit residential development located at the intersection of Grand Street and Fortmann Way in the Northern Waterfront area. Supervising Planner Andrew Thomas presented the staff report. In response to an inquiry by President Cunningham whether an EIR or a negative declaration would be needed, Mr. Thomas did not anticipate any significant unavoidable impacts from the 40-unit. He noted that some mitigations would be needed, but he believed that everything could be mitigated to a level of "Less Than Significant." The public hearing was opened. Mr. David Day, applicant, Warmington Homes, presented the proposed site plan on the overhead screen. Mr. Jason Nearing, civil engineer, Carlson Barbie & Gibson, described the features of the master plan, including parking, landscaping, pedestrian corridors, and open space areas. He emphasized that the view corridors were maintained to the waterfront, including a pedestrian corridor in several locations to maintain easy pedestrian access to the existing open space along the waterfront. Mr. Don Rickey, architect, Dahlin Group, discussed the architectural features of the homes. The square footage would range from 1300 to 2308 sq. ft. for the various plans. The architectural would be coastal, reminiscent of that found in Santa Cruz or Sausalito, using materials like stucco, metal roofing for accents, shingle siding and vertical siding. In response to an inquiry by Board member Lynch regarding the economics of reducing the number of homes and making them larger, Mr. Day replied that it would become difficult to make the project economically feasible if the number of homes was reduced below 30 homes. In response to an inquiry by Board member McNamara regarding apparent inconsistencies within the presentation regarding parking spaces, Mr. Day clarified the parking scheme, pointing out the conceptual land plan idea for the Pennzoil City site, which included the perpendicular parking. A discussion of the pedestrian pathways ensued. Board member Lynch noted that he liked the attempt to separate pedestrian and automobile traffic, but also appreciated staff's concern that they may cause issues with both drivers and pedestrians. He suggested a paving pattern or cobblestone design element could suggest a pedestrian way. President Cunningham believed that the landscape plan lent itself to a terrace scheme, which he realized may be contrary to Alameda's goals. He noted that if a lifestyle environment were to be Planning Board Minutes Page 4 January 23, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-01-23.pdf |