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PlanningBoard | 2006-12-11 | 14 | shortcoming within the Planning Department. She would not let the issue of the east-west sidewalks fall through the cracks, and had spoken with the Transportation Commission and Bike Friendly Alameda about it as well. Following her walkthrough with the transportation advocates, she believed they were pleased with the transit, bike and pedestrian access at the site. President Lynch noted that in Alameda, members of the community clearly communicated their disagreements with proposed projects. He believed it was significant that there were no public speakers to voice their disapproval. To the design review as it related to Buildings 300 and 500. Vice President Cook wanted to ensure that the promised amenities materialized for this project, and would like those items to be documented. Member Ezzy Ashcraft believed the applicant had been very responsive to the community and to the Planning Board. Member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that the transportation and bicycle advocates were complimentary of the access in this project. Mr. Kyte did not believe that good design needed to be regulated Target. He believed that if the PDA had not been on the table, the Design Review would not have been appealed to this Board. He inquired whether a motion could be put on the floor that would allow them to continue with Buildings 300 and 500 with a condition in terms of a timeline and follow-up regarding a future PDA. President Lynch believed that once clarity was received about the sidewalk, and that it could be remedied, he was satisfied with it. He did not believe that the ability to modify additional conditions, or to insert or delete other items should be done within the design review process; it should be done in the PDA Member Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a special meeting could be convened to further address this application. President Lynch expressed concern about proper noticing for an additional December meeting. Vice President Cook suggested a special meeting of the City Council. President Lynch suggested that Vice President Cook communicate her concerns to staff in order to notice and prepare for a possible special meeting. A discussion about meeting dates and logistics ensued, which determined that a special meeting would not be feasible due to the holidays. In response to an inquiry by Vice President Cook regarding the City's legal opinion whether there would be another opportunity to address these issues, Ms. Mooney replied that she had not seen what Planning Board Minutes Page 14 December 11, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-12-11.pdf |