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PlanningBoard | 2009-03-23 | 5 | Board member Lynch stated that he believes that the addition of a kitchen could be a management issue. He is comfortable with the barbeque area as filling that need. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft disagreed stating that a kitchen would be a nice amenity. President Kohlstrand stated that she also is happy to see the garages removed from the plans and opening the area up for additional parking spaces. She feels that as long as the tree plan adheres to the City of Alameda's current standards it is sufficient. She stated that she likes the new building design and feels it fits better on the site. She agrees that allowing access to the neighboring residents would make for easier access to Ralph Appezzato Parkway but noticed that the residents in the audience disagree and feel that it would destroy the sense of security. She asked when the applicant plans on finishing the landscaping. The applicant responded that it is contingent on the out come of tonight's meeting. President Kohlstrand asked about the status of the West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Plan and how it relates to the site. Staff responded that the plan was adopted in August 2005 and recognized the problems with public access through the apartment complex. The access improvement that the plan identified was from the south side of the property towards the College of Alameda and Appezzato Parkway. The City would need to obtain the land through an easement or property rights along the east perimeter between the Summerhouse Complex and the single-family homes next door to construct a walkway. Such improvements are contingent on whether or not the City could obtain the property. Bob Hart, President of Kennedy-Wilson suggested that the community room be placed in the proposed fitness center space near the pool and the fitness center be moved into the temporary leasing space. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would be happy with that compromise. Board member Cook moved/Board member Lynch seconded the motion to amend the resolution to state that the applicant will provide approximately 3,200 square feet of community space and fitness area and a 1,200 square foot community room will be near the pool in the space originally slated for the fitness room. The motion carried 5-0. 9-A. Density Bonus Ordinance - Citywide - City of Alameda. Recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Density Bonus Ordinance and proposed Negative Declaration. (JB) Page 5 of 12 | PlanningBoard/2009-03-23.pdf |