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PlanningBoard | 2006-12-11 | 3 | President Lynch did not believe this was a difficult item to process, but believed it was challenging because of its possible scope. A discussion of the process choices ensued. Member Kohlstrand noted that staff has had six months to consider this item, and that the public and Board has requested a response. She would like to see a response from staff regarding the layout of the plan by the end of January. Member Ezzy Ashcraft echoed President Lynch's comments, and added that no matter how challenging an issue was, they had to start somewhere. She believed that because the Planning Board advised the City Council on planning matters, and recalled that while the Board did not wish to be the convening body, they did want to be part of the process, including calling in outside professionals regarding environment issues and land use law. President Lynch noted that he had discussed that matter with Planning and Building Director Cathy Woodbury, and he agreed that it would be reasonable to request a report by the end of January. Vice President Cook noted that this was an ideal time to discuss this issue because there was currently no developer at Alameda Point. President Lynch agreed with the previous comments, and noted that the Board would be able to contemplate planning issues without the pressure of an ongoing development. Mr. Thomas advised that staff was starting work with a grant received from MTC to examine transit- oriented development at Alameda Point. The first task would be an analysis of the different alternatives. The report to be presented in January would outline the scope of the work and the community process. He believed it would be very helpful for the Planning Board to comment on how to interface with that process, as well as work to be done beyond that point. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: 7-A. Adoption of 2007 Planning Board Calendar. Mr. Thomas noted that the 2007 Calendar had been revised to reflect staff's recommendation that the first meeting in November not be cancelled at this time. President Lynch noted that the Board may want to consider canceling the July 9, 2007, meeting. It had been his experience that was a popular vacation time with the Planning Department, and that it was close to July 4th Vice President Cook concurred with President Lynch's suggestion. Planning Board Minutes Page 3 December 11, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-12-11.pdf |