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PlanningBoard | 2010-05-10 | 7 | each phase and when transportation measures will take effect. She would like to see more flexibility in residential areas for commercial uses, such as the inclusion of stores and small- scale retailers as in the existing Alameda Stations. She commented that some commercial uses should be included in denser residential areas, such as cafes for coffee and food, which will allow for activity on the edges of the transportation pathways and parks. Board Member Kohlstrand seconded Board member Cook's comments on allowing commercial uses amongst residential areas. She pointed out that the proposals maximize the square footage of commercial and residential development. She commended the staff report for the clarity of its report. On a motion by Cunningham, seconded by Lynch, the Board voted 6-0 to extend the meeting to 11:15 pm.. Board member Cunningham asked if all comments need to be made at the present meeting, or if the discussion could continue at the next meeting. Mr. Thomas stated that the discussion can be continued to the next meeting. He requested that the Board members focus their discussion of the scope of the EIR on specific environmental concerns they have. President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is concerned with impacts to the Least Tern population and traffic impacts on Alameda and Chinatown. Mr. Thomas stated that the EIR is a very extensive undertaking that has not been fully scoped at this point and added it would cover potential impacts to things such as air quality, noise and other issues evaluated in and EIR. Board member Cook requested that the EIR include climate change impacts and an economic analysis of this project. Specifically she would like to see an analysis that addresses how some parts of the development, such as schools or park and recreation land, would transition into the hands of the City over the long term and how that would impact the City financially. In addition, she would like to see that environmental justice impacts be analyzed for those residents that currently live there and the impacts of the relocation of the housing collaborative within the development. She stated that she would like to see the alternatives structured differently, so that the focus is not only density but transportation issues. Instead, she suggested that the focus be placed on the best transportation strategy, which would then drive the dispersion of density. She would like to see an analysis of what the tipping point in order for public transportation to becomes truly feasible. A similar analysis should be done for the adaptive reuse of the historic structures. Board member Cunningham said he would like to see an analysis on threats and risks on adjoining properties, such as the Northern Territories. He requested that there be an analysis of the utility infrastructure to assess the impacts to the entire island when new utilities come online. He recommended a carbon footprint analysis be undertaken to assess local as well as regional impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and what can be undertaken to reach a zero net impact. He seconded Board member Cook's request for a Planning Board Page 7 of 8 Meeting Minutes 5/10/2010 | PlanningBoard/2010-05-10.pdf |