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PlanningBoard | 2009-03-09 | 7 | Board member Autorino referred to page V-2 where it states there are 3,768 units proposed but the table on page V-1 states 3,708 units. Staff responded that all numbers in the report will be rechecked and corrected where appropriate. President Kohlstrand referred to the Island High site and stated she is leaning towards accepting 12 units for this site. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated she is inclined to support staff and stay with 16 units for the site since that is the minimum units that can be built at this location. Board member McNamara stated she supports Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft's position and does not want to single out the Island High site. She supports the staff recommendation. Staff stated a discussion with Development Services will occur to ascertain why 16 units were determined to be the minimum for the site, and then staff would decide whether the number should be reduced. President Kohlstrand stated she wanted to reiterate that this is not a final number of units for the site it is an estimate. She referred to chapter VI page VI-10 h: "The minimum lot size represents a reasonable and justifiable approach to protecting Alameda's small-town community character. Since the regulation serves credible policy objectives, it would not be appropriate to eliminate the regulation.' She believes this statement is subjective rather than an objective observation. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft agreed with President Kohlstrand. Board member Autorino suggested removing the two sentences. He believes the sentence following the two mentioned by President Kohlstrand covers what is being stated. President Kohlstrand summarized the board's comments and requested they be completed by staff prior to the Housing Element being forwarded to HCD for review. She stated that once the Housing Element is reviewed by HCD, and staff re-presents it to the Board, staff will provide suggestions on community outreach. Staff stated the Boards' comments, edits, and suggestions would be incorporated into the document, the document would be forwarded to HCD for review and a copy would be transmitted to the Board; staff will also make the document available to the public. Once comments have been received from HCD, staff will provide suggestions for a community workshop or other forum for public comments. President Kohlstrand requested the item be placed on a Planning Board agenda in 2 months after comments have been received from HCD. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft moved/Board member Autorino seconded the motion to direct staff to forward the draft Housing Element, including comments, suggestions, Page 7 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2009-03-09.pdf |