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PlanningBoard | 2010-05-24 | 6 | Mr. Thomas, Planning Services Manager, introduced the project. Mr. Banta, Project Architect, presented the reduced density alternative project with 179 units. Board Members Cook, Zuppan, and Lynch expressed concern with the proposed road pattern or street layout and requested that the Alameda street grid pattern be incorporated and an effort be made to tie proposed roadways with Elm Street and Blanding Avenue. Board member Cunningham asked whether the project has received a preliminary approval by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). Staff responded that BCDC was favorable to the project and supportive of the proposed amount of public open space along the waterfront. President Ezzy Ashcraft noted concern that the street pattern does not incorporate accessibility features for those with disabilities and there are limited public parking opportunities for accessing the waterfront park area. President Ezzy Ashcraft opened the public comment period. Board member Cook motioned, seconded by Board Member Kohlstrand to limit the speaker time to 3 minutes per person. Mr. Sweeney, Alameda resident, is disappointed that the park along the waterfront is not in the amount of land called for in the General Plan. He hesitantly supports the lower density residential concept, but is concerned about impacts to Park Street traffic levels. Mrs. Sweeney, Alameda resident, is disheartened that there will not be a 4-acre park on this site. She recommended that public restrooms be included close to the public access area. She expressed opposition to the four-story residential apartment complex. Ms. Redfield, Alameda resident, is supportive of redevelopment of the site, but is concerned with the design of the development. She is disappointed that the park is not larger and that it will appear to be for the exclusive use of residents of the development. Mr. Bolton, Elm Street resident, stated his concern with traffic increases along Clement Avenue when the traffic levels of this development are coupled with those generated by the Grand Marina development. He would like to see more parking provided for the residents of the development and for those using public open spaces. Ms. Field, Elm Street resident, is disappointed that the park will not be larger. She recommended that the proposed park be landscaped like the Union Point Park on the Oakland Embarcadero. She is concerned that the apartment complex and the residential buildings are too tall at three and four stories respectively. Planning Board Page 6 of 8 Approved Meeting Minutes 5/24/2010 | PlanningBoard/2010-05-24.pdf |