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PlanningBoard | 2006-10-23 | 11 | Member Mariani believed this site presented a major opportunity for Alameda, and that the designs were beautiful and colorful; she noted that the high price for the market-rate homes made the disparity between the market-rate and affordable units that much more noticeable. Mr. Thomas acknowledged her concern, which he said ran through all of the City's projects. Vice President Cook suggested that the landscaping near the Alaska Packers building be reconsidered, and that some of the ground cover, grasses and shrubs be replaced with lawn that would allow people to have sit and have lunch. M/S Kohlstrand/Cook and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolutions recommending that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration, adopt the General Plan Amendment and adopt the Zoning Amendment. AYES - 6 (Lynch absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 Mr. Thomas described several conditions of approval by the Planning Board that the Planning Board would need to decide on whether to add to the Master Plans Tentative Map and Final Development Plan. M/S Cook/McNamara and unanimous to adopt the following conditions of approval: 1. The applicant will study the feasibility of exposing the underlying wood planks and provide a consistent cosmetically appealing walking and bicycling surface. If upon further study by the applicant, it is determined by the Planning and Building Director that exposing the existing wood planks is financially infeasible, unsafe, or contrary to water quality standards, the Planning and Building Director may approve an asphalt resurfacing plan. 2. To provide a continuous waterfront promenade with consistent materials throughout the Northern Waterfront, the existing asphalt pedestrian path from Grand Street to the Alaska Packers building will be replaced with a concrete path to match the concrete path provided along the Marina Cove waterfront. 3. The applicant shall provide signage to direct traffic down Fortmann to the marina parking lot to discourage use of Hibbard by marina-bound traffic. 4. The Grand Street sidewalk shall be widened to facilitate pedestrian access to the waterfront. 5. The waterfront open space landscaping plan between Hibbard and Alaska Packers should be revised to include larger areas of turf for informal seating. 6. The final architectural submittal to the Planning and Building Director shall include revisions to the third story elements to ensure compatibility with the City of Alameda Residential Design Guidelines for third stories. Planning Board Minutes Page 11 October 23, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-10-23.pdf |