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PlanningBoard | 2008-07-14 | 10 | about site improvements not being included with the project. She was troubled by another expansion of a use in the absence of more sidewalks, more safety, particularly in relation to the medical buildings and more sidewalks near the post office. She was uncomfortable increasing square footage until some of the site improvements were implemented. She was concerned about the impact on smaller businesses, but did not believe the Board could dictate use. She believed when approving square footage, consideration should be given for the carrying capacity of the land. A discussion about the expansion ensued. Board member Autorino stated that OSH customers would not include general contractors, or construction companies with one-ton pick-ups and flat bed trucks. He does not believe there will be a huge impact on traffic. He believed there were higher traffic levels for Safeway than there will be for OSH. Board member Cunningham stated the design review looked great and had no further comments. Board member Autorino moved and Board member Cunningham seconded the motion to approve Major Design Review allowing renovation of Building 1000 in Alameda Towne Centre with conditions. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft moved to specify that it is the west elevation referred to regarding the added landscaping. The motion passed with the following voice vote - 5. Noes: 2, Absent: 0, Abstain: 0. 9-D. Planned Development Amendment, Major Design Review - PDA05-0004, DR05- 0073 - 523 South Shore Center - Harsch Investment Corp. The applicant requests approval of Planned Development Amendment and Major Design Review entitlements and certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for redevelopment and expansion of Alameda Towne Centre. The project includes redevelopment of the site, resulting in full build-out of up to approximately 706,650 square feet of gross leasable floor area, construction of a new parking structure, pedestrian, bicycle and transit improvements, new signage and other minor site improvements. (DG) Mr. Garrison presented the staff report. Staff is recommending approval of the project. President Cook asked what the square footage was for phase two and three. Staff responded 600,000 sf for phase two and 681,000 sf for phase three. Phase 2 is proposed to be implemented between now and 2010 and phase 3 from 2010 to 2012. The sidewalks and the OSH proposal are part of phase two. Staff discussed the new sign program and stated there are currently two sign programs valid for ATC. This proposal would supersede all earlier documents. The new program includes guidelines for monument signs, directional signs, and way finding signs. President Cook asked if the traffic study was done before or after the gas station. Staff replied that the study did consider the gas station traffic. Page 10 of 13 | PlanningBoard/2008-07-14.pdf |