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PlanningBoard | 2006-09-25 | 5 | Mr. Aron Sogor, 2137 Otis, Apt 208, expressed concern about the mediation of the contaminated soils, and inquired how this project would be different from past projects in that regard. Ms. Debbie Potter, Base Reuse Manager, addressed the speakers' concerns, and noted that the cleanup of the benzene plume was the Navy's responsibility. She added that the Navy's cleanup schedule did not match with the City's building efforts, and that City staff and the developer met with the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC). An interim solution would be implemented, including the SSDS, which includes a vapor barrier between the soil and the indoor spaces, a common practice to deal with radon gas. The active system vents the gases to the exterior, with no chance that the gases would be trapped within the enclosed spaces. A discussion of the remediation techniques ensued. Ms. Potter noted that following the remediation, long-term monitoring would occur. Member Ezzy Ashcraft complimented the developer on a nicely designed project. Vice President Cook liked the courtyard idea, as well as the kitchen areas that face the courtyard. She expressed concern about the fencing on one side of the pathways. Mr. Mikiten agreed with Vice President Cook's concerns, and noted that the fences and barriers were already there. He would like to open those areas up to the neighborhood areas. Ms. Potter noted that after 9/11, the Coast Guard became very focused on security, and noted that North Village has been vacated and will be auctioned off in the future. She noted that would open the site up, and added that Miller School would not longer be a school. In response to an inquiry by Member McNamara regarding parking regulation, Mr. Thomas replied the residents would register their cars to monitor whether the cars in the lot belonged to residents, and whether any residents had an unusual number of cars. In response to an inquiry by Member Cunningham whether there was a maintenance agreement for the landscaping, Mr. Thomas replied that a standard condition could be added. Member Cunningham complimented staff and the applicant on this project. Member Kohlstrand supported this project, and was glad to see it move ahead. She acknowledged the effort expended in making the building compatible with green design, as well as making it a beautiful project. She expressed concern about the visual interest along Willie Stargell Avenue, and noted that the project was intended to be a gateway to the West End of Alameda. She noted that it would be easy to miss the main entrance to the building, and inquired whether the public part of the project could be made more visible to the street at the entrance. In response to Member Kohlstrand's concerns, Mr. Thomas suggested that staff work with the applicant regarding the corner of Stargell Avenue as a condition of approval, to put more focus at the Planning Board Minutes Page 5 September 25, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-09-25.pdf |