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PlanningBoard | 2009-09-28 | 7 | the city prioritize hiring an arborist to oversee tree maintenance efforts. She supported public noticing and favored an approach where projects that included an approved landscape or streetscape plan are exempt from additional public notification procedures. In addition, she favored revising the tree species matrix to focus on species that are native to the area. She encouraged inter-departmental coordination so that City projects not have a negative impact on tree management efforts in the community. Board member Cunningham requested that the results of the Draft Plan be incorporated in the Design Guidelines and applicable ordinances, like the parking ordinance that requires tree planting based on the number of parking spaces. Board Member Kohlstrand added that she would like to see a move towards the greening of infrastructure, such as policies that encourage the use of permeable surfaces, and suggested that they be considered for inclusion in the Draft Plan. Board Member Zuppan commended staff's efforts on this draft, and emphasized the need to maintain thetree coverage that exists today, but would like to see an economic analysis that shows what the cost implications are for a no maintenance or low maintenance approach, and incremental costs for the future. She asked what the process would be for evaluating the suitability and monitoring of the test-tree species. President Ezzy Ashcraft stressed the need for increased public outreach through existing channels such as providing newsletters with Alameda Municipal Power and Alameda County Industries' bill statements. She also encouraged the use of volunteers to assist the City in its efforts. Board Member Kohlstrand motioned, seconded by Board member Cunningham, to continue this to the meeting of October 12, 2009 to allow staff an opportunity to consider and address the Board's comments. Motion passes 5-0-1 (Board member Lynch had to leave early) 9-C Variance and Major Design Review - PLN08-0211, 1700 Park Street (Former Cavanaugh Motor Site) Proposed commercial buildings, including a two-story structure, remodel of existing buildings and a parking lot to be accessed from Buena Vista Avenue. The project requires a variance for a reduction in the required number of off-street parking spaces, modification to the ratio of standard to compact parking spaces, reduction in the depth of landscape areas, and modification to the distance vehicles may encroach into landscape areas. Board Member Kohlstrand moved, seconded by Board Member Lynch to continue Item 9-C to the meeting of October 12, 2009. Motion passes 6-0. 9-D Oakland Chinatown Advisory Committee Consideration of a recommendation from the Oakland Chinatown Advisory Committee regarding environmental review of transportation impacts of redevelopment of Alameda Point on Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood. Staff presented a report. Page 7 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2009-09-28.pdf |