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PlanningBoard | 2007-02-12 | 10 | 11. STAFF COMMUNICATION: a. Work Program Status Report Mr. Thomas summarized the staff report, and noted that Items 11-a and 11-b would be agendized each meeting. He noted that items could move to different dates because applicants can change their minds, and there could be changes within staff's involvement in the items. He noted that this report would give the Board an opportunity to look three months ahead. The Board would be able to maintain a list of every item being considered by the Planning Board and that may be brought to City Council. Staff would like to have a database of every application on file, which generally numbers between 100- 125 projects. President Lynch noted that there were lingering questions regarding Alameda Town Centre, and noted that the gas station application may not be addressed because of the number of questions. He suggested scheduling a status report on the Town Centre before March 26, 2007, in order to maintain the timeline. Mr. Thomas noted that staff would like to schedule a study session to examine the Town Centre issues, including a walk around. Member Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the study session could be held on the same evening. She noted that she was pleased to see the study session for green building ordinances for March 12, 2007, which she had lobbied for; she did not believe the City needed to reinvent the wheel in that regard, and noted that many other cities had added green building ordinances. She would like to see the draft ordinances brought back to the Board, with a date certain to submit it to the City Council for their approval. She would also like to see the next steps beyond the initial step. Member Kohlstrand complimented staff on the list, and noted that the April 9, 2007, meeting occurred during spring break. She was concerned that may not be a good date to have major items on the calendar. She also wanted to ensure there was a reasonable transportation network to support Alameda Landing, which she believed the Transportation Commission should examine. She noted that Clif Bar needed to move ahead before further action. Mr. Thomas noted that the approved Master Plan included many transportation issues, including the street cross-sections, model, and open space development concept. He noted that the bigger items would be presented for evaluation before the smaller items such as Clif Bar could be addressed. Member Kohlstrand noted that the May 29 meeting would address the Transportation Element Update Study Session, and believed it would be a good idea to revisit those since the City Council had adopted some transportation policies. Vice President Cook noted that there was no Measure A forum on the list, and believed that it should be addressed, or that a discussion why it would not be addressed should be held. Ms. Woodbury noted that a workshop would be held, and that further workshops may be spun off if needed. Vice President Cook believed it should be on the agenda, or if not, that reason should be discussed. Planning Board Minutes Page 10 February 12, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-02-12.pdf |