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PlanningBoard | 2009-03-23 | 9 | the amendment for live/work units with the exception of the reduction of the 25% requirement for affordable housing in the redevelopment areas. The motion carried 5-0. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft moved/Board member Lynch seconded the staff recommendation that the inclusionary housing requirement be made 15% throughout the City of Alameda and brought forward to City Council after being considered by the Economic Development Commission and the Housing Commission for comment. The motion carried 4-1 (Autorino no). Board member Cook recommended/Board member Lynch seconded the adoption of the Negative Declaration. The motion carried 5-0. 9-B. Stargell Avenue Extension Landscape Master Plan - Applicant - City of Alameda. The City of Alameda requests approval of a landscape master plan for site improvements within public rights-of-way along the proposed Wilver "Willie" Stargell Avenue extension to Webster Street. (DV) Staff gave a report describing the project. Staff introduced Todd Young of Gates and Associates, the landscape architect on the project. Mr. Young gave a power point presentation describing the project. President Kohlstrand asked what sort of work is currently being done at the street site. Mr. Young introduced Dina Tasini the project manager. Ms. Tasini stated that they are currently trenching for utilities at the site. President Kohlstrand questioned the row of trees on the east side of Webster Street, stating they are not on the plans the Planning Board received. Alex Channing of Gates and Associates responded that the only plantings in that area will be shrubs. Board member Cook questioned if Webster Street is going over or under the ramp for Constitution Way. Mr. Young responded that Webster Street will continue to go under the ramp. The public hearing was opened. Christopher Buckley of the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) referred to a letter written by WABA to the Planning Board. Mr. Buckley stated that WABA is very excited for the project to go through and commended Gates & Associates for the thoughtfulness and creativity displayed in their design submittals. WABA has three specific recommendations. The first recommendation is to have the Crepe Myrtle trees Page 9 of 12 | PlanningBoard/2009-03-23.pdf |