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PlanningBoard | 2008-02-11 | 10 | Vice President Kohlstrand moved to adopt draft Planning Board Resolution to approve proposed zoning text amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code related to large format retail stores and the location of retail uses throughout Alameda. The proposed text amendments include a definition of large format retail store and proposed provisions requiring a use permit for different types of retail uses in certain zoning districts. The proposed amendments would affect all properties in non-residential zoning districts and mixed use zoning districts. The resolution shall be amended as detailed by staff. Board Member Lynch seconded the motion, with the following voice vote - 6. Noes: 0 Absent: 0. The motion passed. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: a. Future Agendas Mr. Thomas provided an update on future agenda items. Board Member Lynch inquired about the outcome for the Harbor Bay Village ruling. Ms. Faiz replied that the judge ruled that the settlement agreement did not mean the project had been approved, and that it must return to the Planning Board and go through the process. Mr. Thomas noted that if the General Plan Zoning Amendment is approved, the housing could proceed under the terms of the original development agreement. In response to an inquiry by Board Member Lynch what would happen if the Planning Board did not certify the EIR, Mr. Thomas replied that the Planning Board was not the final decision-making body, and that the recommendation to the City Council would be to not certify. Board Member Lynch inquired about possible administrative remedies if the City Council decided not to certify the EIR. Mr. Thomas replied that if the Council determined it could not certify the EIR, they would have to identify the issue with the EIR. It would be incumbent upon the City to work to rectify that information. He noted that more analysis would be required. There would be a certain point where the Council would have to determine the EIR was sufficient, at which point the merits of the proposal would be discussed. Board Member Lynch suggested that questions along those lines would be directed to the Board from the public. He noted that petitions had been circulating, and that it was important to be aware of the procedural issues. In response to an inquiry by President Cook regarding the EIR certification, Mr. Thomas confirmed that an EIR may be certified, but the project could be denied. Regarding the smog check item, Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that the description of the application was not specific enough in the report, and that the name of the business and further detail would be helpful to the public. Page 10 of 12 | PlanningBoard/2008-02-11.pdf |