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PlanningBoard | 2007-04-18 | 6 | Mr. Ringo Lui expressed concern about the traffic congestion that would be created with the addition of over 100 residents units. Ms. Rayla Graber was concerned that there may be a request for further housing units, and noted that the EIR stated what the cumulative effect on the environment would be; she believed it would be significant. She was also concerned about emergency vehicle access and how it would affect the neighborhood. She noted that the document stated that no neighborhood should be divided by a project, and noted that Village 6 would be divided. She was concerned that it may be vulnerable to criminal activity. She noted that trips from the project to Harbor Bay Isle shopping center would affect Maitland Avenue. Ms. Avis Cherapie has found it more difficult to walk to the Bay because of the increasing development, and added that the streets have become very crowded. She was concerned that this development would make it worse, and was concerned about pollution from cars, the airport, and powered garden equipment. She was also concerned about increased difficulty in evacuating the island in an emergency. Mr. Jim Grimes, V.P. Operations, Peet's Coffee and Tea, expressed concern that the Draft EIR does not address the residential impact on the businesses. He noted that when residential uses get too close to businesses there can be traffic and safety issues with tractor-trailer traffic on North Loop Road. He added that there was also a quality of life consideration, including noise from the trucks backing up in pre-dawn hours. Ms. Susan Davis, CEO, Don SueMor, noted that her company recently left Emeryville due to its conversion to a residential city, and came to Alameda because of the industrial park. She noted that there were significant safety concerns with children and other pedestrians occupying the same road as the delivery trucks. Mr. Red Wetherall, Vice President of CLASS, and a Board member of nonoise.org, noted that he had recently attended a noise conference in New York City. He expressed concern about the low frequency noise that was very difficult to mask, even with the windows closed. Ms. Sharon Gardner expressed concern that airplane noise and pollution would be significant for the proposed homes, as well as the rest of Alameda. She noted that the FAA has changed departure and arrival routes to avoid overflight of Alameda. She did not believe this development should be noncompliant with those efforts and regulations. She believed that the health and safety of Alameda residents should be the primary concern. Ms. Cathy Smith expressed concern about the noise, pollution and additional traffic that would be created by the new homes. Mr. Dave Nido noted that CLASS sent a letter to City Council in 2005 stating their strong objections to this development, and represented over 4000 residents who object to the development. He expressed concern about the low-frequency noise and the specifics of Planning Board Minutes Page 6 April 18, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-04-18.pdf |