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PlanningBoard | 2007-08-27 | 8 | requirement of the Housing Element that was consistent with the Planning documents, and the analysis of the local ordinances and constraints was now a requirement of the Housing Element. Ms. Woodbury noted that the Housing Element discussed development patterns and neighborhoods, and believed that if it remained as is, it would be sufficient for this exercise. President Cook wanted to ensure that the Housing Element helped inform the development of Alameda Point more generally, not just for the sake of the Housing Element by itself. Ms. Woodbury suggested that the Planning Board prioritize the first three items, and staff distributed the "dots" to the Board members. Ms. Woodbury noted that the large spreadsheet contained an additional project which contained the big box retail definition, as well as appropriate policies and regulations. In response to an inquiry by Board member Lynch whether there was a fast food policy, and noted that he would like to see a restaurant such as In-and-Out or Sonic, which would provide more healthful food for the kids. Board member Cunningham noted that within the Northern Waterfront, it was stipulated that there be no fast food. Ms. Woodbury summarized the Board members' priorities: 1. The Sustainable Ordinances, including the landscape ordinance, received four #1s, and two #2s; 2. The Design Guidelines for the waterfront, small lot residential and commercial areas received one #1, four #2s, and two #3s; 3. Global Sustainability received one #3; 4. The Parking Ordinance amendments received one #1 and three #3s. Ms. Woodbury noted that there was not much interest in defining and developing policies with respect to big box retail. "President Cook noted that the Board members only had three dots, and that did not indicate lack of interest in other planning projects." Vice President Kohlstrand wished to note that the big projects (such as Alameda Landing and South Shore Towne Centre) were not on this list, and were assumed to be continuing. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that the items mandated by the State were set aside from the voting categories by the board. In response to an inquiry by Board member Cunningham whether the Board would consider bringing back the Downtown Vision Task Force, Ms. Woodbury replied that the City Page 8 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2007-08-27.pdf |