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PlanningBoard | 2006-01-23 | 8 | and Jack London Square would have to be funded by this project, perhaps in combination with Alameda Point. Board member Kohlstrand noted that a better pedestrian environment should be created in this area, and that there should be coordination between the department heads in the cities of Alameda and Oakland. Board member Lynch noted that there was a significant financial impact to the Board's decisions, and that there was a tradeoff between retail and residential. He believed this was the time to address that issue because of the planning process that leads to a determining vote. He believed that a General Plan Amendment would be needed, and that the financial implications to the City's General Fund would be significant. He added that some jurisdictions ask for a financial feasibility study, which he did not see as part of this package. President Cunningham believed that Board member Lynch's point regarding financial feasibility was well taken. Mr. Thomas advised he would bring that concern to the team, and believed it would be doable. Board member Lynch noted that he was not a retail expert, nor was the general public, and did not believe he should get involved in the discussion regarding the type of retail. He wanted the tax revenue from the General Fund to pay for services. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 January 23, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-01-23.pdf |