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PlanningBoard | 2008-12-08 | 4 | corridors". She is not supportive of policy 2-20 which discourages driveways on all major arterials. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated she recognizes the challenges associated with living on a major street. She envisioned a development similar to Bayport where driveway access is provided through a back alley. President Kohlstrand stated she would be comfortable with inserting the word "minimize" instead of "discourage" the number of driveways. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to a typo on page 14 2-16. Change "hosing" to "housing". Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to page 15, 2-25. She asked if the term lower incomes refers to low and very-low incomes. Staff responded yes. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are two paragraphs referred to as 2-25. Under 2-25 under Community Design Policies she suggests removing the word "outstanding" as it refers to the street tree system. She asked for clarification on paragraph 2-26. Staff responded it is included to continue the scale and variety of architectural styles that exist throughout Alameda. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to page 19, Section 9.0 Implementation Strategy. She inquired what remediation would take place in areas where the soil has not been excavated should a future decision be made to remove these buildings. Staff responded that the developer would work with the regulatory body, the Department of Toxic Substance Control. If there was a limited demolition a decision may be made to test the structure and the soil while the demolition occurs with targeted off hauling of any found contaminants. Another option is to assume two feet of soil would be pulled off throughout the portions of North housing that were not dealt with previously. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Navy is responsible for clean up of the groundwater. She asked if the Navy is also responsible for clean up of the soil. Staff responded negative. The Navy is not responsible for future development costs. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the developer or the city would be responsible for soil contamination. Staff responded that costs associated with soil contamination are the responsibility of the developer. Page 4 of 17 | PlanningBoard/2008-12-08.pdf |