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PlanningBoard | 2008-09-08 | 3 | Negotiations are ongoing regarding retail development. The decline in the real estate market has negated most pending deals. Target has initiated discussions regarding a location at this site. If negotiations progress the Board will be provided with an update. In response to an inquiry from Board member Ezzy Ashcraft, the applicant stated there have been no changes regarding the reuse of the wharf and warehouses. The plan is to remove 100 feet to allow public access. This includes the existing parking shed. Board member Cunningham moved and Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion declaring the Developer in compliance with the material terms and conditions of the development agreements. The motion passed with the following voice vote - 4, Noes: 0; Absent: 3; Abstain: 0. 9-A. PLN08-0153 - General Plan Amendment -2400 Mariner Square Drive. The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment for the MU2 Mariner Square Specific Mixed Use Area to permit additional office use. The site is located at 2400 Mariner Square Drive within M-2-PD General Industrial (Manufacturing) Planned Development Zoning District. (CE). (Continued from August 11, 2008). At the request of the applicant, this item was continued to the regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting of September 22, 2008. 9-B. North Lincoln Strategic Plan. The Planning Board will be reviewing the August 2008 Public Review Draft of the Gateway District Strategic Plan and making a recommendation to the City Council. The Gateway District Strategic Plan recommends redevelopment and design strategies or the blocks on either side of Park Street between Tilden Avenue and the Park Street Bridge. (DG) lan Ross, with City Design Collective, gave an overview of his consulting firm which was responsible for preparing the report. He presented the plan to the Board. He explained that the approach used to create the proposal was based on land use history in Alameda and discussed the purpose of the strategic plan as well as the process used to obtain public input. The plan recommends eliminating single use zoning and creating flexibility to attract new businesses. The proposal does not impact existing parcels but sets guidelines for new projects. Economic recommendations include: creating custom land use options, targeting businesses that complement the plan, and encouraging new residential uses. In response to a question from the Board, staff reviewed the process for Board comments and discussion, and how the Board's input would be incorporated into the Strategic Plan. The public hearing was opened. Page 3 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2008-09-08.pdf |