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PlanningBoard | 2007-10-22 | 4 | being started with a blank sheet, and whether the PDC would be discarded or retained in some form. Mr. Kelleher replied that they were working on the site characteristics, and that the current information available for the site was not the most accurate. For example, the PDC used a 25-year-old topo, which must be reordered; he noted that process would take several months. Without an accurate topo, it would not be possible to proceed with the hydraulics and flood plain mapping. Mr. Calthorpe added that they would use the existing armature (framework of access points, streets and circulation), and would build upon that. He noted that SunCal would find the best builder for each component, and that they did not carry any bias towards one builder or another. He noted that where there is no vested interest in one kind of development or another, the appropriate kind of development can happen. He noted that critical base data and analysis has not been completed. He noted that with respect to the idealism contained in their presentation, if people did not agree on principles at the outset, they would not agree throughout the process. They intended to discuss principles at the public meeting, and to be very honest and transparent when discussing the project and their planning philosophies. Member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she attended the California Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference in San Jose, which Mr. Thomas also attended. They both attended a workshop entitled "Transforming Military Bases into Sustainable Spaces." She noted that at Fort Ord, the developer was aiming for a Platinum level LEED certification. She was pleased with the presentation, and agreed that it was important to start with a vision. She noted that it was important to offer a broad range of housing choices. She added that she had attended the Solar Power Decathlon in Washington, D.C., which offered a great variety of practical solar-powered applications. Member Ezzy Ashcraft appreciated that SunCal offered a blank slate, and inquired how the toxic cleanup being negotiated with the Navy impacted their plans. Mr. Calthorpe replied that they will affect the development, which would be a phased development; the environment cleanup must be phased with the project. He noted that it had an impact at both the local and federal level. President Cook thanked SunCal for performing their own due diligence, which may produce different results than before. She expected that they would also clarify what elements were different, and why. Mr. Calthorpe confirmed that was part of their project. President Cook liked the idea of a sustainable community, and would like assurances that it would be feasible. She noted that it was important to explore what densities were needed to sustain community schools, retail and new transit system. She would like further clarification of what the Planning Board's role would be vis-à-vis the task force. Mr. Thomas noted that the accelerated community process, taking eight months to get to a Master Plan, would include the Planning Board and a Council appointed Task Force. Page 4 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2007-10-22.pdf |