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PlanningBoard | 2007-06-25 | 12 | President Lynch noted that he liked the water tower as well, and noted that while the colors could be warmed up, this was an industrial reuse. Board member McNamara liked the proposal, which showed more detail and dimension, and would support staff's recommendation to continue to work on the design of Buildings A and B. Board member Kohlstrand complimented the applicants on the amount of research they had done, and noted that they made a real effort to be responsive to the community. She believed the acknowledgement of Alameda's history and future was very positive. She agreed with Vice President Cook's comments about the color scheme, and would like to see it warmed up. Board member Kohlstrand liked the gateway treatment at Stargell and Fifth Street. A discussion of the site circulation, paseos and the gateway entrance ensued. The discussion addressed the establishment of public streets in this development, as opposed to just having driveways as well as public versus private streets and the tradeoffs between parking and establishing public roads with sidewalks on both sides. The Planning Board asked for the developer to return with one to three options for the sidewalks including an option examining a full public street on the north-south roadway, and another redoing it slightly and establishing sidewalks on both sides. The Board members generally liked the maritime sense and whimsical feel of the lighthouse element. President Lynch noted that in summary, a discussion was held about the preliminary concepts, with a strong affirmation in some parts, and strong suggestions to do something different in other parts. He suggested that the Board entertain a motion to incorporate the concepts shared during the meeting, and bring back to the Board a design concept that incorporates those ideas as much as possible. He suggested that the Planning Board check to ensure their incorporation. Mr. Thomas noted that the original condition of approval would be amended to require that all eight buildings come back to the Board for Design Review approval. No further action was taken. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Alameda Towne Center (South Shore) Sidewalk Quarterly Report Mr. Thomas noted that the applicant submitted letters of preliminary agreement to the Planning and Building Department. The FEIR is not anticipated to be available until August. 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Page 12 of 13 | PlanningBoard/2007-06-25.pdf |