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PlanningBoard | 2006-12-11 | 2 | encroachments made on that width with various items that may not be useful any more." She wanted to make sure that tree wells, benches and bus shelters, and other items on the sidewalk that was meant to be walked on. Vice President Cook noted that page 13, paragraph 6, should read, "Vice President Cook noted that it was important to address the overall density of retail at South Shore Center on a planwide basis, and not project by project as they come in. Vice President Cook noted that page 21, paragraph 1, should be changed to read, "Vice President Cook shared the concerns about the scale of the existing center, and believed that the project that had been built was becoming even bigger than what was approved in 2003. She wished to add the following sentence: "She was particularly interested in advice from City staff regarding how the Board could look at the project in the context of the overall site, as opposed to how it could be done building by building, as discussed in the developer's attorney's letter." She was looking for the City attorney and staff to address the issue of how it could be looked at as a PDA, as was done in 2003. M/S Cook/Kohlstrand and unanimous to approve the minutes for the meeting of November 13, 2006, as amended. AYES - 4 (Mariani, Cunningham McNamara absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 1 5. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION: None. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATION Ms. Diane Lichtenstein, Homes, recalled an active discussion in the July meeting regarding a community forum to discuss Measure A. She noted that the staff report was to have been made available at that time, and she urged the Planning Board to put it on the agenda for community discussion. Ms. Karen Butter, representing the League of Women Voters of Alameda, echoed Ms. Lichtenstein's comments, and added that there was a need for public meetings to consider the advantages and disadvantages of exempting Measure A from Alameda Point. She encouraged the Planning Board to move forward in scheduling such a meeting in a timely fashion. She noted that during one of the summer meetings, there was also a suggestion from the staff on that issue. President Lynch noted that the Board had heard from individuals and organizations in Alameda that would want to entertain a discussion. He believed the question before the City was how to facilitate that process. He did not personally advocate one way or the other, but suggested that it was incumbent upon the Board to respond to the responsibility to consider that particular item. He believed the question before the Board was how to respond to that item. Member McNamara inquired whether it was realistic to expect a response by the next meeting. Planning Board Minutes Page 2 December 11, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-12-11.pdf |