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PlanningBoard | 2007-12-10 | 11 | buyers stretched to buy bigger houses. She noted that there was a shortage of reasonably- sized affordable housing that would allow people to become homeowners without destroying them financially. Ms. Soto noted that the City was working with several developers on projects, and that the current Codes require like-kind affordable homes. For instance, a 2,500-square-foot home development would require the affordable units to be like-kind. President Cook noted that if people wanted mixed use and an active waterfront, they need to be able to look at different housing products and types. She believed it was important for housing or office above retail uses for a true mixed use to be available. Vice President Kohlstrand inquired whether the parking strategy was intended to attract new office uses into the Webster Street business area. She believed that commercial districts should have on-street parking. Mr. Fonstein noted that he and Mr. Garrison had taken a walking tour of Park Street before beginning the process of hiring a consultant. They noted that there were changing uses of the structures off Park Street, which were becoming more office building uses. Vice President Kohlstrand moved to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. 07- to endorse the Economic Development Strategic Plan, with the stated modifications. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, with the following voice vote - 4. Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Cunningham, Lynch, Mariani). The motion passed. 9-C. City of Alameda General Plan Retail Policy Amendments - Applicant - City of Alameda. The Planning Board will consider a General Plan Amendment to amend Section 2.5 Retail Business and Services, to add and modify policies as recommended by the Alameda Citywide Retail Policy Report. The proposed amendments would affect all properties in non-residential zoning districts and mixed use zoning districts. (AT) (Staff requests continuation to the meeting of January 14, 2008.) Mr. Thomas noted that this item has begun to be circulated publicly, and noted that if the Board did not wish to have mall-style development, the General Plan was the appropriate place to articulate that wish. This item was continued to January 14, 2008. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Page 11 of 12 | PlanningBoard/2007-12-10.pdf |