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PlanningBoard | 2006-04-10 | 9 | Member Kohlstrand would like to see more density on this site, and for the amount of parking surface to be reduced. She would like further research into a possible parking structure. She would like a better connection to the rest of Alameda and further examination of use of the Tubes. She intended to convey her belief that the City could make better use of the frontage road, the name of which she did not know, at Mariner Square in terms of providing access to the site. Vice President Cook agreed with Member Lynch's opinion regarding the health club and would rather see a residential use there. She would like to understand the water taxi issue better, and wanted to ensure they worked well. She expressed concern about the Coast Guard housing on this site, and their concerns for security versus the City's plan for integration into the rest of the City. She believed there was an opportunity with this project to improve the residential access to the waterfront, and to improve the Coast Guard housing. Mr. Lee noted that they had discussed potential connections into that site. Vice President Cook was concerned about the schism between affordable housing and the million dollars homes, and while the 25% affordable housing allotment for Alameda was commendable, she would like to see a more seamless integration of the different housing types in Alameda. Mr. Lee noted that Measure A allowed for some flexibility for attached homes within a certain limit. In addition, part of the term sheet did require 25% affordable housing. Member Lynch would like to see a copy of the 2000 Master Plan agreement. He noted that with a new City Manager and Planning Director, he believed that the introduction of a new document such as this should be put into context with the past Master Plan. He was not open to reexamining the policy of fiscal neutrality, and believed it should remain a core piece going forward. In response to an inquiry by Member Lynch whether a General Plan Amendment would be done, Mr. Lee replied that the project required a General Plan Amendment, Master Plan Amendment, rezoning, development agreement amendment and a DDA amendment. Member Lynch noted that he would like to get a variety of housing on the site at different price points. President Cunningham noted that he would like to continue to get information about the design direction of this project. Mr. Lee noted that the project website address was www.alamedalanding.co Member Lynch noted that this was an expensive endeavor on the planning side, and would not like to see the plans not square with the City Council in the event they were thinking only of the 2000 agreement. He suggested that staff check in with the City Council based upon what had been said at this meeting. Planning Board Minutes Page 9 April 10, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-04-10.pdf |