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PlanningBoard | 2010-05-10 | 3 | Board member Cunningham asked if sustainable features have been incorporated into the building design. Mr. Grumen, stated that although the building has not been registered with the US Green Building Council for Leed certification yet, but they are following the requirements closely. Board Member Kohlstrand expressed concern with the design of the building and its exterior materials. She questioned whether the architecture of the new building related or complimented the existing structure, pointing out that the exterior materials and finishes do not match those of the existing two-story building. Mr. Grumen acknowledged the difference in design and materials, but stated that the project team had selected colors that were important in Chinese culture. Board Member Lynch motioned to approve the project, seconded by Board member Cunningham. The motion passes 5-1, with Board member Kohlstrand voting no. 9-B Public Scoping Session for Proposed Alameda Point Project and Draft Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Thomas presented the project. Mr. Kosla, a Forward Planner with the Sun Cal Company, Developer of Alameda Point, presented the project. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked whether Peter Calthorpe and Phil Tagami are still involved in with this project and part of the design team. Mr Kosla confirmed that both are still involved as lead designer and adaptive reuse specialist respectively. On a motion by Board Member Kohlstrand, seconded by Board member Cunningham, the Board voted 6-0 to limit public comment to 3 minutes per person. President Ezzy Ashcraft opened public comment. Mr. Needle, Alameda resident, noted opposition to the redevelopment of Alameda Point by the developer Sun Cal, citing that Measure B was not passed by the people of Alameda and that the submittals provided by Sun Cal are inadequate and delay tactics by SunCal have caused mistrust within the community. Mr. Sweeney, Alameda resident, stated his opposition to the redevelopment of Alameda Point by the Sun Cal. He added that the lengthy planning process has yielded no proposal that meets the development objectives of the residents of Alameda. He recommends that the Development agreement not be extended in July. Ms. Sweeney, Alameda resident, discussed Sun Cal's expenditures for the development of Planning Board Page 3 of 8 Meeting Minutes 5/10/2010 | PlanningBoard/2010-05-10.pdf |