pages: PlanningBoard/2006-07-24.pdf, 7
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2006-07-24 | 7 | Plan and other agreements negotiated by the City with respect to the development of Alameda Landing. Mr. Sandip Jariwala, WABA, 1628 Webster Street, spoke in favor of this item, and believed the project provided good visibility for West Alameda. He believed it was critical that the terms that had been agreed to would be enforced in the future. Mr. Michael Krueger, 2145 Santa Clara Avenue, Apt. E, was pleased to see the Planning Board's recommendations included in the staffreport. He addressed the issue of the staff report (page 13, Part K, #4) regarding landscaping, and did not want the shade to be sacrificed. He noted that the larger long-term issue is consistency with Alameda Point transportation strategy and addressed the possibility of a lift bridge for pedestrians and bicyclist. Mr. Jermaine Garrett and Ronald (Luhar), Alameda Boys and Girls Club, both spoke in favor of this item, and noted that Alameda Landing would provide the opportunity for part-time jobs for students. He was in favor of being able to walk to work. Ms. Roberta Rockwell, Miracle League, 1322 Sherman Street, spoke in favor of this item, and described the Miracle League baseball team. She noted that Dan Marcus and Catellus had donated an acre of land for use by the Miracle League team that is near parking and the waterfront. She invited the Board to attend their opening day. Mr. George Phillips, Director, Alameda Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 1069, spoke in favor of this item, and suggested that the buildings have air conditioning. He noted that the original Boys and Girls Club had a presence in this area of Alameda Landing for many years. He noted that the Club members needed jobs within walking distance of the Club and encouraged the Board to keep that in mind going forward. He noted that he had a previous career in retail, and had a sense of the challenge faced by Catellus to nail down commitments from desirable retailers. Mr. Jim McPhee, Cushman & Wakefield, 924 Grosvenor, Oakland, representing Clif Bar, spoke in favor of this item. He noted that he had reviewed several attractive proposals for Clif Bar and added that the Catellus proposal was very compelling, particularly with respect to sustainability. He noted that the LEED-certified building was very attractive, and complimented the applicants on their environmental sustainability. Mr. Barry Cohn, BT Commercial, 555 - 12th Street, Oakland, spoke in favor of this item and noted that he had worked on this project with Catellus for about 10 years. Mr. Italo Calpestri, 1504 Park Street, spoke in favor of this item. He believed this project improved the retail emphasis at the north end of Webster Street, making a waterfront destination on the Estuary a very important part of this concept. He supported the additional retail for Alameda residents in this area, and noted that it should reduce retail leakage in Alameda. Planning Board Minutes Page 7 July 24, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-07-24.pdf |