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PlanningBoard | 2007-09-24 | 2 | President Cook proposed hearing Item 9-B before Item 9-A in the interest of the applicant's priorities. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: a. Future Agendas Mr. Thomas provided an update on future agenda items. Member Lynch noted that within the last six months, the Board has met with the City Council in a joint meeting, and had numerous discussions regarding the efforts that the individual members bring to bear, as well as the intent of the Planning Board. He noted that Alameda Point was the largest land use issue within the Planning Board's purview, and inquired why the development team would not discuss their philosophies before the Board. He noted that a number of people have commented on the parking garage, and noted that it was interesting to hear the reactions on the visual aspect of the parking garage although they were in support of the concept. He noted that it had become a point of contention over the past few years. It appeared to him that with respect to Alameda Point, that a bifurcated system had been developed. He believed the land use issue should be discussed with the Planning Board as well. Mr. Thomas noted that staff wanted the developers to come before the Board to lay out their proposed schedule and approach to the planning for Alameda Point, in order to review it with the Planning Board first. He noted that they had signed an agreement with City Council affirming that they would have the entire process completed in two years, meaning that the bulk of the planning effort must be done in the next eight months. He believed the primary question was how the Planning Board wanted to participate in this process. Member Lynch believed there were some inconsistencies between what he had heard, and the scheduled meetings on October 8, November 14, and December 12. He identified the inconsistencies between a heightened appeal from the community that they want to weigh in earlier in the process, and that they prefer to approach the project in small bites. Mr. Thomas noted that Member Lynch's comments were well taken, and would pass them on to the developers. President Cook requested that they hold the October 23 meeting during the October 22 Planning Board meeting, so that it would be televised for greater public exposure. Member Ezzy Ashcraft supported President Cook's suggestion. b. Zoning Administrator Report Mr. Thomas provided the Zoning Administrator report. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. Page 2 of 18 | PlanningBoard/2007-09-24.pdf |