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PlanningBoard | 2008-03-24 | 4 | number of options that would affect traffic throughout Chinatown in Oakland, particularly how the circulation patterns would affect Oakland and Alameda residents. He noted that funding was identified, and another public agency stepped forward to provide funds for the study. He noted that a separate branch of government in Oakland was moving forward on an entitlement project on the same site that another branch of government, using public funds. He believed that it was odd that various departments within the City of Oakland worked at cross-purposes with public funds. He requested a status report on that situation, what the City of Alameda's role was in that, and whether Alameda wished to continue moving forward. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 8-A. PM07-0003 - 717 Paru Street. The applicant is requesting a parcel map to divide a 92,053.03-square-foot parcel into two parcels. One parcel with an existing single-family residence would be 17,051.13-square-feet, and the remaining parcel would be 75,001.9 square feet. The 75,001.9-square foot parcel would contain an existing cabana, with the majority of the parcel located within the lagoon. The site is located within an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District (DB). Recommended for continuance to a future meeting. President Cook noted that one speaker slip had been received. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Lisa Zenner, 1612 Dayton Avenue, noted that she had been noticed for this item, and would like to be notified if an item would not be heard. She noted that it had been continued twice, and she would like to know so she did not show up. In response to an inquiry by Board member McNamara whether the agenda was available on the City's website, Mr. Biggs confirmed that the Planning Board agendas were available on the site. Ms. Zenner requested that she be emailed if an item was continued. Mr. Biggs invited her to leave her email with staff. In response to an inquiry by Vice President Kohlstrand whether new construction was proposed, and if not, why there were environmental concerns, Mr. Biggs replied that it was not. The site was listed as a Historic Resource, and staff felt that appropriate environmental review was necessary so it did not have significant impact on the resource. Historians and other experts were being consulted to gather appropriate documentation. President Cook apologized on behalf of the City that Ms. Zenner had to attend when the item was continued, and noted that there was not sufficient staff to make those calls. Page 4 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2008-03-24.pdf |