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PlanningBoard | 2006-07-24 | 8 | Mr. Jim Franz, 1320 Walnut, spoke in favor of this item. He believed this project would be a wonderful opportunity for the West End residents, both as a destination for Bay Area residents and for an opportunity for jobs in the retail sector. Ms. Alice Garvin, 1717 Dayton, spoke in favor of this item and was pleased to see the City and the Navy moving forward. Ms. Cathy Leong, 48 Kara Road, spoke in favor of this item and supported the previous speakers' statements. She noted that Catellus had been very responsive to the Planning Board's concerns throughout this project. She believed this project would attract new residents and shoppers to the West End, and should prevent further retail leakage. She noted that the waterfront as it currently stands is blighted, and believed this project would change that. Mr. Glen Schimelpeenig spoke in favor of this item, and believed this project would alleviate the current blight on the West End. Mr. Bill Garvine, 2828 Marina Drive, spoke in favor of this item as a resident. He thanked Catellus for the many opportunities he and his family had enjoyed to provide public input into this process and final design. He supported the opportunity for retail leakage to be reduced. As a youth baseball coach, he was particularly grateful for the inclusion of Miracle League. President Cunningham noted that his family members had been recipients of Mr. Garvine's coaching skills. Mr. Irv Hamilton, 420 Cola Ballena, spoke in favor of this item. He noted that Catellus was a public relations client of his, but was speaking on behalf of a friend, Victor Jin. Mr. Jin had submitted a letter to the Planning Board, which he read into the record: "To All Members of the Planning Board: Please support the proposed revisions to the Catellus Mixed Use development project known as Alameda Landing. The original plan was ideal for that time period and real estate market. However, the real estate market has changed dramatically, especially the demand for office space. The proposed revisions make more economic sense and bring more of a balance of what the City and its citizens need, with a better mix of office, retail and more housing. Your "yes" vote on the proposed revisions will be greatly appreciated." Mr. Ashley Jones, 1040 Fair Oaks Avenue, asked if there were limits on square footage on the big buildings at the project site. He expressed concern that if there was no square footage limit, a big box store such as a WalMart may be placed there. Ms. Gail Wetlork, submitted a speaker slip, but did not speak. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 July 24, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-07-24.pdf |