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PlanningBoard | 2007-04-18 | 7 | the project as outlined in the EIR; the FAA has only recently declared the low-frequency noise to be a negative impact, and there are currently no construction mitigations to reduce that sleep-disturbing low-frequency noise. He believed that Alameda needed low- income, not market-rate housing, and that the City jobs/housing balance needed more jobs, not more housing. He did not believe that an environmentally challenged areas should be rezoned. He did not believe the City should build homes in a low-frequency noise area generated by the Port and the airport. He did not believe that the doors and windows should have to be closed all the time. The City would lose its leverage with Port and airport with respect to noise it if chose to build homes in this area. He noted that the City would have to issue a Statement of Overriding Considerations. He requested a complete discussion of the Southeast Plan of the Airport and low-frequency noise in the EIR, and noted that this was not a necessary project. He did not believe there was a need to change the General Plan Mr. Ron Lappa submitted a speaker slip but was not in attendance to speak. Ms. Nita Rosen noted that she has lived on Bay Farm Island for 42 years and opposed changing the zoning of the business park in order to build homes. She noted that Amelia Earhart and Bay Farm Schools have added so many modular rooms to accommodate more students that the playgrounds have become much smaller. She expressed concern about the effects of earthquakes on the fills. Ms. Leslie Robey believed the home design was very nice, but did not believe they should be built in this area. She was very concerned about air pollution from the planes and the cars, as well as the noise. Ms. Betty Anderson noted that her home faced Catalina, and added that the vibration noise from the freight planes between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. often knocked her pictures askew. She was concerned about the carcinogens from the planes, and did not believe this was an appropriate site for homes. She cited the study from SeaTac regarding pollution other than noise, and had suggested it be included in the study of this site. She opposed the rezoning of this business park. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Mr. Thomas noted that the Board may submit comments, but that a dialogue would not be appropriate at this time. He added that they may be provided in writing before May 4, 2007. Member Mariani supported submitting comments in writing. Member Kohlstrand noted that the public comments about noise were well made, and was sure that the noise analysis met the CEQA requirements. She was interested in Mr. Nido's comments regarding low-frequency studies, and would like to see new methodologies explored in that area, even though it was not required by the EIR or the FAA. She was cautious about further contributing to the impacts by the Port and the Planning Board Minutes Page 7 April 18, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-04-18.pdf |