pages: PlanningBoard/2008-09-22.pdf, 7
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PlanningBoard | 2008-09-22 | 7 | Board member Cunningham moved and Board member McNamara seconded the motion to limit the speaker's time to three minutes. The motion passed unanimously. Holly Sellers spoke in opposition to the project. Dorothy Reid, representing the Willows, addressed Harsch's willingness to work out a compromise with nearby neighbors. She is comfortable with the current proposal. Christine Healey, representing Laguna Vista Homeowners Association, spoke in support of the modified proposal/resolution. Dolores Radding asked what the occupied square footage of the Centre is. The applicant responded that approximately 562,000 sf us occupied. Dolores Radding spoke in opposition of the project. Blake Brydon, President, Alameda Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the proposal. Fred Reid spoke in opposition to the project and has concerns about the proposal's impacts on traffic. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. In response to the Board's request Randy Kyte explained that of 608,307 sf 92.2% is leased, 86% occupied (this includes the leased but unoccupied OSH building). Therefore, 569,000 sf is leased, and approximately 522,000 sf occupied. Board member Cunningham asked for an explanation from staff regarding the proposed request for an expansion to 706,000 sf. Staff responded that the additional approximately 25,000 sf will provide flexibility to the applicant. Board member Cunningham asked if this approach provides the opportunity for future traffic/transportation evaluation. Staff responded that the EIR has already been certified and certification included the traffic evaluation for 706,000 sf. President Kohlstrand asked the Assistant City Attorney for an opinion of whether a future traffic study could be required. The Assistant City Attorney expressed concerns about conducting additional studies for the same purpose once the EIR has been certified. Page 7 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2008-09-22.pdf |