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PlanningBoard | 2008-09-08 | 4 | Joseph Yon spoke in support of including the Island High site in the Strategic Plan. He would like the Island High site limited to 12 units. He also submitted written comments. Christopher Buckley submitted written comments. He was pleased with the plan and suggested some small changes detailed in his written comments. Corinne Lambden spoke on behalf of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS). She expressed concern regarding building height and would like to see it reduced from 100 feet to four stories. She was concerned that a parking structure would not meet demand. She would like the plan to consider hidden historic treasures and did not believe the maps contained in the plan included all historic buildings in Alameda, because the AAPS shows 112 historic buildings in Alameda and the Strategic Plan states there are only 56. Charles Howell from AAPS would like a comprehensive list of historic buildings. He would prefer multiple small parking structures as opposed to one large structure and he would like a reduction of building height from 100 feet to 40 feet. Nanette Burdick believed it was a good plan but she did have some concerns regarding building height and would prefer multiple smaller parking structures. She believed redevelopment of the Island High site should be compatible with the neighborhood. David Kirwin had some of his concerns addressed during lan's presentation. He did not believe the plan would negatively affect traffic, and should accommodate bicyclists as well as pedestrians. The public hearing was closed for board discussion. A Board discussion ensued regarding the vision and goals for the area. Green elements should be incorporated into the Plan as much as possible. Acknowledgement that this is a waterfront area and incorporation of marine uses should be included. A possible partnership with Oakland concerning residential uses and water access should be explored. The plan should consider noise and traffic with pedestrian uses as well as bicycle parking. A water taxi from Jack London Square to Alameda should be considered, and public access to the water is important. In response to an inquiry from the Board, staff responded that development regulations must be revised prior to approval of the Strategic Plan. The Board expressed concerns about providing widespread on street parking and agreed with the public input regarding smaller parking structures. The Board would prefer additional parking structures be wrapped into retail. Roof top parking should be considered. Use of the existing city parking garage should be encouraged. Staff responded that citywide parking requirements would be presented to the Board at a future date prior to zoning updates. Page 4 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2008-09-08.pdf |