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PlanningBoard | 2008-09-08 | 5 | The Board provided the following direction: No drive-through access on Park Street Take inventory of and make accommodations for historic structures Underground all utilities At the intersection of Park and Lincoln pedestrian improvements are needed Tilden Street needs attention regarding bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways Pedestrian connection to Park Street bridge Link the plan to other initiatives, for example the Transportation Element, Parking, and Public Art Commission Consider rooftop parking in addition to garages Identify parking structures that should be retained Further work should be done to create waterfront guidelines for this area The Board thanked the consultant for a very thorough analysis. 9-C. Form-Based Zoning Study. The Planning Board will hold a study session to discuss form-based approaches to land use regulations and the potential applicability of form-based zoning for areas within Alameda. The Planning Board will not be taking an action on this item. The study session is for informational purposes only. (AT) This item was continued to a future meeting date. President Kohlstrand approved a short recess. 9-D. Ballena Bay Study Session. The Planning Board will hold a study session to review preliminary residential development concepts for the Ballena Bay area. The Ballena Bay area is located south of Tidewater Drive on Ballena Boulevard. The area is zoned CM, Commercial Manufacturing. Per direction from the City Council, the Planning Board is asked to provide review and comment on the proposals, but the Board will not be taking any final action on this item. The study session is for informational purposes only. (DS/DSD) Doreen Soto presented the staff report. She explained the first step in the 4-5 year process was renegotiation of the marina lease. The lease, approved in 2007, requires upgrades to the site including removal/replacement of the wooden piers. The lease requires that the property be divided into three parcels: the marina parcel, the commercial parcel, and the remainder parcel. The remainder parcel is being used for housing and open space as directed by the City Council. In response to a board inquiry staff responded that the site is not currently zoned for residential. Page 5 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2008-09-08.pdf |