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PlanningBoard | 2006-07-24 | 16 | Master Plan regarding the street plans remain the same, but suggested conditions be added as follows: "these conditions are subject to refinements of the sidewalks or additional street parking based on further study. Member Lynch stated that the Board would like to explore the opportunity of putting housing above all retail, which he believed was a legitimate question, not a Measure A debate. He noted that it would change the look of the project dramatically, and would affect the required parking. Member Mariani agreed with Mr. Marcus' statement that some tenants may want only a one-story building, such as PF Chang's Member Kohlstrand appreciated what Vice President Cook was trying to achieve, but would feel more comfortable with more flexibility in the goals with respect to at least 50 percent second story mixed use. President Cunningham suggested that language be included to encourage as much mixed use as possible. M/S Lynch/Cook and unanimous to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. AYES - 7; NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 Mr. Thomas noted that with respect to the 100-foot height limit for waterfront buildings, it had been reduced to 85 feet. Mr. Marcus noted that the current Master Plan stated that buildings up to five stories could be built, and they had no intent to do more than that. The 85-foot limit was stated because some tenants may want to have a raised floor building. Member Kohlstrand believed it was important to frame the open space. With respect to R&D, Mr. Thomas noted that the Tinker Extension was crucial for the lower 250,000 square foot retail center. If the City could not complete the extension, Variant B would be explored, which would include plans for some retail and some R&D or a complete swap-out of R&D in that subarea. Mr. Thomas noted Vice President Cook's comments regarding the 50% requirement, and noted that it was always staff's intent that in the nodes, at least 50% of the buildings had second floor uses. He added that more could be added, but that the City wished to have a required minimum. Vice President Cook noted that while she appreciated all the public comments, she would not vote to approve this item. She did not feel comfortable that the required details were in place with respect to the qualitative character of this project at this time. She did not question Mr. Marcus' level of commitment, but was uneasy about possible change in developers over time that may then result in changes to the project. M/S Mariani/Lynch to adopt Planning Board Resolution No.'s, PB-06-25, PB-06-26, PB-06-27, PB- 06-28, PB-06-29 and PB-06-30, to approve GPA06-01, MPA06-01, DP06-01, EIR06-01 for the Catellus Mixed Use Development including a General Plan, Master Plan and Development Agreement Planning Board Minutes Page 16 July 24, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-07-24.pdf |