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PlanningBoard | 2010-05-24 | 5 | very compact and monotonous development plan. She urged the land planners to develop more site and building lay out variations and carefully review the proposed development standards. Both Board Member Lynch questioned the parking space need assumptions as being too limited. Board member Cook stated that the proposed plan lacks specificity regarding what elements would in fact be provided by the project which were merely project goals and that it is unclear what elements of the plan would be provided by the developer or the City. Board member Cunningham commented that the EIR should also review the impacts of not redeveloping Alameda Point, which would likely negatively impact the City of Alameda. Board Member Lynch asked what the City's involvement will be for the development of Alameda. Staff responded that the City has not finalized the Development Agreement that would outline the dollar amount that the City would put into the project. City staff is currently evaluating the pro forma for the density bonus alternative. Mr. Braun, SunCal representative, described the past public outreach effort. He stated that SunCal's polling efforts resulted in wide-spread community support for Measure B, but a lack of understanding of the financial details and transportation issues resulted in its defeat. He explained that SunCal is committed to a timely and economical land analysis as well as developing in-depth design guidelines for buildings and structures. Board member Lynch stated that he does not agree that there was wide-spread support for Measure B, for if there was the Measure would have passed. The Board thanked staff and the SunCal representatives for the information they provided and responses to questions. The President of the Board noted the item would be coming back to the Planning Board at a future meeting for consideration. The Board took no further action on the project at this time. 9-B Boatworks Project 2229 Clement-Public Hearing to a Proposed Reduced Density Alternative for the Property. The City of Alameda Planning Board will be holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed reduced density alternative for the property. The alternative would reduce the number of housing units from 242 to approximately 175 and increase the public open space from less than a 1/4 acre to approximately two acres. Major issues for discussion will include extension of Elm Street and Blanding Street, proposed standards and guidelines for the design of the proposed housing, and park design criteria. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. No final action will be taken by the Planning Board at this meeting. Planning Board Page 5 of 8 Approved Meeting Minutes 5/24/2010 | PlanningBoard/2010-05-24.pdf |