pages: PlanningBoard/2009-01-12.pdf, 7
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PlanningBoard | 2009-01-12 | 7 | Directory Woodbury responded yes, it is shown under the Park Street district. President Kohlstrand stated her priority is to incorporate green building structure codes into the green building codes. She asked if it was possible to accomplish with the new mitigation requirements proposed by CEQA. She stated that the design guidelines for the waterfront are a very high priority and the work program should reflect that. She mentioned legislation SB375 and AB32 which are related to sustainable communities, and asked if CEQA significant thresholds are incorporated into the work program. Director Woodbury responded yes. She stated that Public Works and the Planning department are working on CEQA thresholds of significance for transportation. Staff will be attending a workshop on the two bills mentioned and will provide the Board with an update. Board member Cunningham asked if the study included data on level of service (LOS). President Kohlstrand stated that there is a proposal to eliminate LOS thresholds. A hearing on this issue has been scheduled. The proposal is to look at average daily traffic as a measure of transportation significance. Board member Lynch suggested staff create a document listing pending legislation that impacts planning. President Kohlstrand stated that MTC had identified priority development areas (PDA) and funding is being linked to these areas. She stated that Alameda is not listed as a PDA. Directory Woodbury stated that Alameda Point has been designated as a PDA. The area has to be at least 100 acres. President Kohlstrand would like staff to give a presentation to the Board on this topic and how it fits into funding, projections and the housing element. A Board discussion ensued on potential funding sources and the relation to density. Directory Woodbury stated that Staff could provide the Board with the council report on the Alameda Point PDA. Board member McNamara asked how she could get information on continuing education for a non-planner. Directory Woodbury responded that if there are subject areas the board would like presentations on or training in to let Staff know. She suggested ABAG could appear before the Board to discuss priority development areas. Board member McNamara stated industry newsletters and magazines would be helpful. Page 7 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2009-01-12.pdf |