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PlanningBoard | 2007-10-22 | 6 | understood that other responsibilities may intrude; she would not be opposed to having the attendance move from one person to anything. However, she did not know how that would serve the needs of the City Council. Member Mariani suggested that Member McNamara may be a good choice to attend the meetings, and that her input was always valuable. A discussion of the details of the Task Force ensued. Mr. Thomas noted that he would report back to the Planning Commission at the next meeting, and he would get clarification at the November 7 ARRA meeting with respect to what would be reported back to the Planning Board. Member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that it was very important to hear the perspectives and ideas from the other Commissions, which would help inform the Planning Board's decisions more effectively. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Bill Smith noted that the feedback was valuable, and that it followed the feedback given at City Council. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. President Cook noted that she was excited about the proposed work and the team, especially the emphasis placed on historic preservation and sustainability. No action was taken. 9-B. Large Format Retail Store Workshop - Applicant - City of Alameda. The City of Alameda is considering the unique land use, transportation, urban design, and economic development challenges posed by large-scale retail (big box) stores. No action will be taken by the Planning Board at this meeting to approve or deny any specific projects. However, the Planning Board may make recommendations to the City Council that could result in changes to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance that would potentially affect all properties in non-residential zoning districts. Mr. Thomas summarized the staff report, and requested Planning Board comment on this proposal. He noted that because retail was a permitted use, the Planning Department could require a design review, which did not address the appropriateness of the use. Staff recommended adopting the retail policies into the General Plan, amend the Zoning Code to include a definition of large format stores, which is proposed in the staff report as a "single stand-alone store or collection of stores developed and managed as a single project which includes over 60,000 square feet of retail sales floor area." The Zoning Code would be amended to require a use permit for a large format retail store, which is the same as a Page 6 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2007-10-22.pdf |